Health & Fitness
Palos Community Hospital offers Matter of Balance Class
Palos Community Hospital is offering a class designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling.
The eight-week class, A Matter of Balance, emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
Participants will learn to:
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- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- Exercise to increase strength and balance
The class will be held in two-hour sessions once a week for eight weeks. The program will take place 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, August 5 to September 23, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. The cost is $50. Call (708) 226-2300 to register. For more information on additional dates or other programs offered by Palos Community Hospital, visitPalosCommunityHospital.org