Grand Pacific Health are offering a free five week falls prevention exercise program - recognising that falls put seniors in hospital more than any other cause each year.
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‘LiFE’ teaches participants to incorporate some simple leg strengthening and balance activities into daily tasks and routines.
GPH Health Promotion Officer, Carmen Falvey says the course is being offered to people in the Bega Valley over the age of 60:
“One in three people aged over 65 fall over at least once per year, so there is a real need for a programs like this,” said Carmen.
“What makes LiFE different from other programs is that people do not have to set aside special “exercise” time each day, something that many of us find difficult to do. Instead, LiFE activities are done throughout the day, such as when washing dishes, hanging out washing or cleaning our teeth,” added Carmen.
The program runs for one hour each week for five weeks and each participant also has an individual appointment at the start and finish of the program.
The first class will be held at Eden on Tuesdays at 1pm at the RSL Memorial Hall.
Initial individual assessments on Tuesday, May 9 with the program beginning Tuesday, May 16.
A doctor’s referral is not required For more information call 0417 520 101 or cfalvey@gph.org.au.
