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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free fall-risk management classes for York County residents age 60 and older this spring.
The award-winning series A Matter of Balance will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, May 8–June 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at York Township Park Building, 25 Oak St., York Township.
A Matter of Balance targets older adults who have concerns about falling, have fallen in the past, have restricted their activities because of falling concerns, or are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.
This free program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Participants will learn to: view falls as controllable; set goals for increasing activity; make changes to reduce fall risks at home; and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Class will not be held Memorial Day, May 27. For more information or to register for A Matter of Balance, call Faye Kinard at (717) 771-9610.
The York County Area Agency on Aging also welcomes the return of Healthy Steps in Motion, a falls-prevention exercise program for adults 60 and older, to be held Mondays and Wednesdays, May 13–June 10, from 1–2 p.m. at the East York YMCA.
This evidence-based series is designed especially for older adults who have concerns about falling and are interested in exercise-focused strength training, as well as balance improvement.
This free program starts with a warmup, followed by strength and balance exercises, and ends with a cool-down stretch. There are three levels of exercise, which enables participants to continue HSIM for as long as they like.
Participants learn about exercise basics and safety, setting goals, aerobic walking, and more. In addition, they will be assessed for fall risk and given a free textbook and resources.
The East York YMCA is located at 4075 E. Market St., Hellam Township. There will be no class on Memorial Day, May 27.
To preregister for Healthy Steps in Motion, call the East York YMCA at (717) 650-1270.