County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken, MD, invite mature residents who are at risk of falling, have a fear of falling or who have fallen one or more times recently to attend a two-hour workshop entitled "Staying Independent for Life." The program encourages adults to adopt behaviors that reduce their risk of falling and improve their quality of life. The workshop focuses on improving balance and strength, assessing home and community safety, obtaining annual vision exams, choosing safe footwear and reviewing medications.
The classes are led by a health professional from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and nursing students from St. Joseph’s College.
Riverhead
Friday, June 6, 2014, 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Riverhead Free Library
330 Court St., Riverhead, NY 11901
Contact: 631-727-3228
Yaphank (Sponsored by the Longwood Public Library)
Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Yaphank Presbyterian Church Community Center
65 Main St., Yaphank NY 11980
Contact: 631-924-6400
North Babylon
Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
North Babylon Public Library
815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon, NY 11703
Contact: 631-669-4020
Bay Shore
Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Great South Bay YMCA
200 W. Main St., Bay Shore, NY 11706
Contact: Tina Graziose, 631 421-4242 ext. 133