senior wellness

Matter of Balance: Falls Prevention Training

February 21st, 2025|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , |

The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to ER is injury resulting from a fall. This 7-class series helps older adults improve their strength, coordination, and balance -and- reduces their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. Benefits of class: set goals for increasing activity levels. exercise to increase strength and balance. reduce barriers to exercise. identify physical risk factors for falls and recognize misconceptions [...]

Make the Most of Visiting Your Doctor

December 17th, 2024|Categories: , |Tags: , , , , |

Learn helpful tips to make the most out of your doctor visits--presented by Hospice of the Valley. Identify the framework most doctors use, learn how doctors organize their time with patients, and learn how to come prepared with information and questions to make the visit a mutually rewarding experience. FORMAT: In-person – classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but [...]

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