Empower Yourself this Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Falls Prevention Awareness Week is coming up, September 21-25, and CVCOA wants to help empower you to prevent a fall.  Read on to learn more about the many ways you and your loved ones can prevent falls and stay active and independent. 

1 – Learn six easy steps to prevent a fall and get your falls risk score with this short assessment.  If you can’t watch the video, read about the 6 steps here. 

2 - Talk with your doctor about falls with these tips.  Don't let embarrassment keep you from talking to your doctor about falls.  Whether you've fallen before or are afraid you might be at risk for a fall, asking questions now can keep you safe in the future.

3 - Learn more about the connection between bone health and falls.  It is never too late to identify and treat osteoporosis or prevent falls to avoid broken bones.  Understand your bone health better with this Fracture Risk Calculator.

4 – Try one of our free, evidence-based exercise classes led by our incredible volunteers! Become stronger, improve your balance, feel better, and make new friends.

We have several new classes starting up this Autumn!

Walk with Ease

Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Starting September 17th 

Outside of Morrisville Library

Make walking a more regular part of your lifestyle. Groups meet together for some gentle stretching and walking.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP)

Saturdays 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., Starting September 19th

Lanpher Memorial Library, Hyde Park

Low impact physical strength training activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness.

Yang 24 Tai Chi

Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Starting October 1st

River Arts, Morrisville

Slow, continuous and circular movements that have a lovely flowing quality that challenge balance and have great health benefits. 

Tai Chi Demonstration

Wednesday September 23rd, 1:00 p.m.

Outside of Montpelier City Hall.

Fun Falls Prevention Tai chi demonstration to introduce people to Tai chi.

Wellness Class Demos at Hit the Trail

Also don't miss your chance to try out our wellness classes by participating in our demos at Hit the Trail, Sunday Sept. 27th at Oxbow Park in Morrisville.

Find our full schedule of classes on our website.  Try a class on your own schedule with this recorded AFEP class: