Fall prevention presentation at Baywood Court Retirement Community, Castro Valley, CA.

Thursday, February 24, 2011, I will be doing a fall risk reduction presentation for residents of the upscale retirement community, Baywood Court in Castro Valley, CA.

This is exciting for me because the target population is the same for whom the FallProof™ program was designed: independent older adults who still live in the community but are familiar with or concerned about falls and the consequences of a fall. Many of these adults do not consider themselves at risk; falls don't happen to them, they're too young, too vibrant.

Baywood Court is an active retirement community that offers residents the option of "aging in place". In other words, there are progressive levels of care available. Join me Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Baywood Court for a free educational presentation about the importance of consistent activity regardless of age or limitation. Come prepared to move as I guide you through back to basics exercise routine. Remember, exercises can be modified to meet any limitation or special need.

Call Jody Holdsworth or Gordon Chan at (510) 733-2102 to RSVP for you and a friend to attend the presentation luncheon or schedule an appointment for a convenient lunch tour.

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Challenge yourself, no matter what age...

I have been substitute teaching a senior fitness class for nearly 12 weeks. The group meets twice a week to Exercise, Energize and Enjoy movement and let me tell you, I push this group! These older adults live independently in the community, do not require assistive devices for mobility and are committed to maintaining their independence.

What started as a "fall prevention" class has evolved into personal fitness training at the group level; aka, group exercise! This "senior fitness" class is similar to most group exercise class at the local community center but because I am highly trained in the area of fall risk reduction exercises, I challenge participant's balance using research-based techniques. There is a method to my madness, a scientifically-based approach, to the content of my classes. I follow evidence-based progression of movements and due to my experience as a personal fitness trainer, I have a plethora of exercises to choose from each day.

It's a rainy, cold Monday here in Sacramento. I told the 15 participants who were in class today that the workouts that count the most are the ones you really don't want to be there for, the one you wanted to miss, the day it would have been easier to stay at home. And because today is Valentine's Day, I pushed them extra hard in anticipation of the Whitman samplers and See's candy that would be consumed later!

What is exciting is that members are starting to approach me with testimonies of improvement as a direct result of my class. As a fall prevention exercise instructor, I encourage stretching, strengthening and balance work. The group increases endurance levels with each repetition of each set. As fitness levels have improved, the exercises have simultaneously progressed to a more challenging level. At 91 and the oldest member of the group, Blanche doesn't miss a beat and is a true inspiration to the rest of the group, including me!

Today's testimony was that participating in my class has improved one member's golf game and her golf swing has increased dramatically. Take 5 to Exercise to stretch, strengthen, challenge your balance and increase your endurance levels to reduce fall risk and to improve your golf game!
Life is good with movement in it.

The Fall Prevention Lady

Abstract of Kelly Ward's fall prevention exercise research study | Senior Exercise Videos

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