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’
Miller Place
Miller Place Fire
Department (CHS)
12 Miller Place Rd
Miller Place, NY 11764
Date: Tuesdays October 2,
9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2018
Time: 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.
To register call 631
247-4500
Smithtown
Siena Village
50 Rt. 25A
Smithown, NY 11787
Date: Thursdays October 4, 11, 18, 25, 29, November 1,8, 15, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
To register call 631
862-3529
Tai Chi
Commack
Stony Brook Specialty Care
500 Commack Rd.
Commack, NY 11725
Part 1 Tue & Fri
Time: 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m.
November 2,6, 9, 13, 16,20,
21**, 27,30th
December 4,7,11,14,18,21st
**This is a tentative date.**This
is a Wednesday
To register call 631
853-7214
East Hampton
East Hampton Library
159 Main St.
East Hampton NY 11937
Part 3 Tue & Thur
Time: 1:00 p.m. -2.p.m.
November 8 13,15,27,29,
December 4,6,11,13, 18,20,
2018
January 3,8,10, 15,17, 2019
To register call
631-324-0222 ext 3
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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