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Healthy Feet + Fall Prevention FA 22 (55+)

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Please note: When signing up for these classes, you are signing up for both. The fee is $45 to include both dates. 

Healthy Feet Class (Sep. 30)
Why take care of your feet? Feet are your body's foundation, so keeping them healthy is vital to your overall health.Years of wear and tear can be hard on your feet. Overuse, of shoes that don't fit properly, can lead to injuries and disorders of the foot that can greatly impact your mobility. Healthy feet could lead you to a safer and fall prevention path. Come experience some exercises for healthy, strong, and flexible feet. Let's talk about if the shoe fits! We will touch on balance. The Fall Prevention class is a great follow-up class to participate in after the Healthy Feet class. 

This is a one-hour class where you will learn:
How your foot is shaped
Exercises to strengthen feet
Exercises for flexibility
Exercises to massage feet and toes

Fall Prevention Class (Oct. 7)
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults. But they’re not inevitable! Follow these simple guidelines to stay safe and active. This Fall Prevention class will be following information and test from Silver Sneakers and CDC. This is a great class following Healthy Feet. Our feet are our foundation. When our feet feel strong and flexible our chances of falling are reduced. Participation in classincludes Foot Exercises, Balance Exercises, Ways to fall, and a Balance Test.

Come learn about how to prevent falling at home (Your 6-Step Plan):
Step#1 Identify the Top Home Hazards
Step #2: Take a Walking Tour
Step #3: Ask about Safeguarding
Step #4: Give yourself a steady Foundation
Step #5:  Improve Your Strength, Balance, and Flexibility
Step #6:  Don't Live in Fear

Instructor: Lana Turner
Lana Turner  RYT 200, Trained at Give Yoga certified in 2019.  Silver Sneakers trained and certification in 2019


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