Session 1- March 4, 2020 - Introduction, Overview, and Choosing What to Cover [Sold Out]
Getting to know each other, overview of the program, Physical therapist introduces the balance and strength exercises.
Session 2- March 11, 2020- The Exercises and Moving about Safely
Review and practice exercises with the physical therapist, explore the barriers and benefits of exercise, moving about safely, learning not to panic after a fall.
Session 3- March 18, 2020- Advancing Exercises and Home Hazards
Review and practice exercises, identify hazards in and about the home and problem-solving solutions.
Session 4- March 25, 2020- Vision and Falls, Community Safety, and Footwear
Review and practice exercises, the vision expert discusses the influence of vision on the risk of falling, and the community safety expert talks about strategies to get around the local community and reduce the risk of falling. Learn about the features of a safe shoe and identify clothing hazards.
Session 5- April 1, 2020- Medication Management, Bone Health, and Sleeping Better
Identify the importance of Vitamin D, sunlight, and calcium to protect from fall injury. The pharmacist talks about medications that increase falls risk.
Session 6- April 8, 2020- Getting Out and About
Explore different weather conditions that could lead to a fall. Review exercises. With a physical therapist, practice safe mobility techniques learned during the program.
Session 7- April 15, 2020-Review and Plan Ahead
Review and practice exercises. Reflect on the scope of things learned. Review anything requested.
