Stephens Hospital offers balance workshop to manage falls

Aug. 262017

NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital is offering a workshop, “Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls,” for those who would like to increase activity levels while decreasing the possibility of falling.
The program is being put on by the SMH Physical Rehabilitation Department, and consists of eight two-hour sessions, using group discussion, problem solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise.

Older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce the fear of falling and remain active and independent.

This program will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 13 through Nov. 1, and will meet in the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Building, 193 Main St.

Registration is required and a fee will be charged. For more information or to register, call the SMH Physical Rehabilitation Department at 207-744-6160.

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