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Free Fall Prevention Workshop

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Date: Sep 27 , 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location:
La Colonia Community Center

The City of Solana Beach, in collaboration with Scripps Health, is excited to offer two upcoming programs focused on fall prevention and balance improvement at La Colonia Community Center: Fall Prevention Workshop & A Matter of Balance

Fall Prevention Workshop

Join the City of Solana Beach and the Scripps Health Injury Prevention Team during National Fall Prevention Awareness Week for a comprehensive workshop on fall prevention on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 10:30am - 11:30am at La Colonia Community Center (715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach).

This free event will include:

  • Fall Prevention Presentation: tips on fall prevention, balance improvement, and how common medication can increase fall risk
  • Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Programs Overview: talk to facilitators of community classes that decrease the likelihood of falls
  • Community Resource Fair: explore resources and services available to help your safety and well-being at home

Register by emailing InjuryPrevention@ScrippsHealth.org or call 619-686-3644

A Matter of Balance

The City of Solana Beach, in partnership with Scripps, is offering a new class series: A Matter of Balance at La Colonia Community Center. A Matter of Balance is an 8-part class series that meets every Monday for 2 hours from 1:00pm – 3:00pm starting September 30, 2024 (there will be no class on November 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day).

A Matter of Balance was designed to help older adults manage their concerns about falls. This class series emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

Participants can expect to learn to:

  • View falls as controllable
  • Set goals for increasing activity
  • Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Exercise to increase strength and balance

Who should attend?

  • Anyone concerned about falls
  • Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
  • Anyone who has fallen in the past
  • Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

This is a FREE community class. Class is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Register here.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Scripps Health Injury Prevention Team at InjuryPrevention@scrippshealth.org or 858-626-6160.