Fall Prevention

Providing a Path to Prevent Falls

Congratulations! You have taken the first step to reduce the risk of serious injury from a fall! By providing education and physical activities, The Center can help you lead a more productive and independent way of life. To raise awareness and to help decrease the risk factors associated with falls and fall-related injuries, The Center is proud to offer its members new programs to encourage older adults to increase their activity levels through physical fitness, enrichment and educational programs along with social activities.

Our Mission

To improve the lives of older adults by reducing or eliminating falls through education and exercise, empower seniors to live longer, healthier and independent lives.

Our Purpose

To make an impact on this hidden epidemic that debilitates so many of our communities older adults and threatens their independence. With as many as 60% suffering from some type of fall that can result in serious injury that threatens the quality of life, The Council Bluffs Senior Center has already implemented programs to address these concerns and needs.

Assesments and Incentive Programs

Balance Assessments are available to all new and existing members of The Center. This is a great tool to use to monitor improvements made through classes, programs or strength training.

The Fall Prevention Incentive program consists of classes that directly assist individuals with balance improvement. Participants are encouraged to attend 24 of these classes in a three month time span. When they have completed this task they receive a certificate, free t-shirt and a follow up balance assessment showing the improvements they have made.

Fall Prevention Classes

Tai Chi

Tai Chi (Beginner): Monday & Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:00 pm

Or

Tai Chi (Beginner): Tuesday & Thursday: 9:15 - 10:00am

Osteoball

Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:15 - 11:00am

Better Balance

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:15-10:15am

Balance Testing

Balance is something everyone needs to keep especially as we grow older. There are ways to keep and maintain a good level of balance or if you have difficulty and there are ways to improve it at any age. The results from this assessment will give our Fitness Department a way to determine if our Fall Prevention Programs would be beneficial for you to utilize. Balance is something everyone needs to work on but it's nice to know you can always improve balance, at any age. The assessment is included in your membership and you will be notified if programs like T'ai Chi, Funtional Fitness or Better Balance might be beneficial.

Fall Prevention Seminars

For more information contact our Fitness Director, Lois Turner 323-5995 #237, or to get involved in the program please see the Welcome Desk for details.