Better Balance & Movement™ - A Falls Prevention Workshop

The steps you take are important. Walking gets you places, connects you with people, and keeps you independent. And balance is an ignored necessity in life…until we begin to lose it. Improvement in your balance can reduce and even prevent falls. Good balance can relieve the fear and worry of moving around. As a result, you will have greater independence and overall well-being. While statistics tell us that 1 in 4 people age 65 or older falls each year, and falls are the #1 cause leading to decline and death in seniors, there are proven strategies to prevent falls, and regain or strengthen balance no matter your age. We know balance comes from the brain, and yet many falls prevention programs focus only on the body. We will encourage you and focus on promoting and maintaining better balance, coordination, and posture through a series of simple brain and muscle exercises. Not only will you learn more about balance and preventing falls, you will receive a huge boost to your brain! Better Balance & Movement™, developed by Butler Center for Dance & Fitness Director Vicki Parsons, is excellent for adults of all ages, although geared towards adults age 50 plus. It is also beneficial for those dealing with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Instructor: Vicki Parsons, Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness Director and Certified Brain Health Trainer and Certified Functional Aging Specialist from the Functional Aging Institute. Dates & Times: Wednesdays – June 26, 2024 – July 10, 2024: 1:00pm – 2:00pm – This workshop will be 1-hour weekly for 3 weeks Cost: NO COST to enroll in the 4-week workshop thanks to underwriting by Aging Well, a program of St. David’s Foundation Community Fund. Please only enroll if you will be attending all weeks as these workshops fill to capacity.

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