July 2, 2013
Two Programs Focused on Falls Prevention Scheduled for July
County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken invite mature residents to attend workshops focused on falls prevention The programs are intended to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life. The first workshop, a CDC model program entitled ‘Stepping On,’ is a seven-week course that focuses on improving 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. The second workshop entitled Staying Independent for Life covers much of the information that is provided in the ‘Stepping On’ program in a condensed two-hour session.
Workshops will be held at the locations and times listed below. Register by calling the number associated with the venue of your choosing. (Note: space may be limited.)
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Stepping On
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Staying Independent for Life
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Dates/Times
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Location
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Contact
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Location
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Contact
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Thursdays
10 a.m-12 p.m.
July 18, 25, and August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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Martin Luther Terrace Apartments
116 Wartburg Court
Kings Park, NY
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631-544-0869 ex. 16
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July 3, 2013
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Martin Luther Terrace Apartments
116 Wartburg Court
Kings Park, NY
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631-544-0869 ex. 16
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July 9, 2013
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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North Shore Jewish
385 Old Town Road
Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.
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631-968-3737
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Tuesdays
10 a.m-12 p.m.
July 16, 23, 30, and August 6, 13, 20, 27
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West Islip Library
3 Higbie Lane
West Islip, NY
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631-661-7080
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July 9, 2013
2 to 4 p.m.
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Middle Country Library Selden Branch,
575 Middle Country Road
Selden , NY 11784
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631-585-9393
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July 19, 2013
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Blvd.
Copiague, NY
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631-691-1111
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For additional information about Suffolk County falls prevention programs, call the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at 853-3032.