Programs offer seniors a greater chance to
remain independent for life
Suffolk
County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken invites mature residents to
attend Suffolk County’s national award-winning program focused on falls
prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to engage in
behaviors that reduce the risks of falls, improve self-management, and improve
their quality of life.
‘Stepping On’ is
a
CDC model program that comprises a seven-week workshop that focuses on balance
and strength, home and community safety, vision, safe footwear and medication
review. The program has proven to reduce the number of falls for participants
by 31 percent.
Tai
Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is an evidence-based program that meets for
60 minutes twice a week for eight weeks. Using the principals of Tai Chi, the
program enables mature adults to improve their balance, flexibility and
strength and has proven to reduce their risk of falling.
Classes
are led by trained instructors from the Suffolk County Department of Health
Services. Falls Prevention workshops will be offered as follows:
‘Stepping On’
Huntington
Huntington Library,
338
Main St,
Huntington
NY 11743
Dates: Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To
register call 631-427-5165 ext. 256
Commack
Stony Brook Specialty Care,
500
Commack Road,
Commack
NY 11725
Dates: Tuesdays, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
To
register call 631-444-8385
West
Islip
3 Higbie Lane
West Islip, NY 11795
Dates: Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To
register call 631-661-3335
Tai Chi
Riverhead
This class is
specifically for patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.*
Riverhead
Free Public Library
330
Court St.,
Riverhead
NY 11901
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 – August 30
Time: 1:00 p.m– 2:00 p.m.
*All
participants must have an initial intake for this location
This class is for
mature adults
Riverhead Free
Public Library
330
Court St.,
Riverhead, NY 11901
Dates:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 – August 30
Time:
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
To
register call 631-727-3228
Commack
Stony Brook
Specialty Care
500 Commack Rd.
Commack, NY 11725
Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays, July 18-September 7
Time: Part 1: 9:30 a.m.
Time: Part 2
3:30 p.m.
To
register call 631-444-8385
Additional
programs will be rolled out in communities throughout Suffolk County over the
course of the year. For more information about Suffolk County Falls Prevention
Programs, call the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at 631-853-6492
or visit: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/PreventiveMedicine/FallsPrevention.aspx
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