Moving safely in and around your home
We would all like to live independently and continue to do everyday things without worry, such as running errands, going for a bike ride or visiting family. As we get older, this can become increasingly difficult. For example, both indoors and outdoors, there are many situations where you can fall awkwardly. Are you 65 or older and live in Mierlo? And are you afraid of falling or do you sometimes fall? Then sign up for the free information meeting on fall prevention.
What exactly does the meeting entail?
During this meeting, you will receive information on all the components that can affect falling, such as risks in and around the home, medication use, proper posture, proper footwear and responsible food choices. In addition, you will be asked to walk across a floor with sensors. These sensors record how you walk. Next, a physical therapist will talk with you about any fall history and fear of falling.
The outcome of the walking exercise and the conversation with the physical therapist will provide an assessment of your fall risk. Together with the physical therapist, you will discuss whether it would be beneficial to participate in a fall prevention program. If so, you can sign up for this directly during the meeting. The next program starts a week after the meeting.
Participation in both the meeting and the program is free, but above all useful and enjoyable!
When is the information session?
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 19, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 't Patronaat on Heer van Scherpenzeelweg 14 in Mierlo.
How do you register?
You can register for the information session for free on the Leef! website(https://leefgeldrop-mierlo.nl/valpreventie).
You can also register by calling Jillian Mennen of Leef! during office hours at telephone number: (06) 13 95 91 17.
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of Leef! Here you can find more information about what is available in your neighborhood. If you are not sure what suits you or if you find it difficult to just join one of the activities, feel free to contact Leef! The community sports coaches of Leef! will help you further and think along with you.