The “6 Steps To Better Balance” class; a six-step approach to Better Bal ance was developed by Betty Perkins-Carpenter, Ph.D., Senior Fitness Produc tions.
The “6 Steps To Better Balance” class will be led by Certified Better Balance program instructors and will meet once a week begi nning Tuesday, October 20th and continue through Tuesday, November 24th. Cl asses will run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. each week.
As a m ember of the Oswego County Falls Prevention Coalition, Bishop’s Commons wil l make this six session class and accompanying instructional material avail able free of charge to class participants. Registration is required and spa ce in the class is limited.
To register for the class, or fo r more information about the “6 Steps to Better Balance” program, plea se call (315) 349-0799 or (315) 592-0827.
The Center for Dis ease Control and Prevention notes that one out of three older adults (aged 65 or older) experiences a fall each year. Falls are a leading cause of bot h fatal and non-fatal injuries and many may be preventable.
The Six-Step Balance System™ is a powerful yet simple program. The program is designed to help individuals prevent falls by practicing and repeating a series of movements and simple exercises regularly. It includes FUN THINGS like practicing Stretching In Bed, “Jiggle Wiggle” and the “The Slump”.
Bishop’s Commons is located at 4 Burkle Street, on the St. Luk e healthcare campus in the City of Oswego. On the web at www.bcommons.com.< /p>
About the Oswego County Falls Prevention Coalition: The Oswe go County Falls Prevention Coalition is a multi-agency initiative committed to working together to measurably reduce the instances of falls and falls- related injuries in Oswego County residents.