FINDING BALANCE TOGETHER
We are a Community based, not-for-profit
organization that is supported by 15+ public and
private organizations including healthcare providers,
local government, pharmacies, and advocacy groups.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Save the Date –
Tuesday, August 27th
Building a Better You… A free Fall
Prevention Event at UW Fox Valley
Join Us to Hear Compelling Speakers. Visit the Screening & Awareness Booths – Receive Practical Tips. Plan to Try Tai Chi!
FEATURED CLASSES:
Aqua Zumba
Come have fun with Zumba in the pool. This is s shallow water class so all are welcome to participate. Learn more…
Tai Chi for Beginners
This program is suitable for every fitness level. Research shows that Tai Chi participants show improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness and well-being! Learn more…
A FEW KEY STATISTICS
A progressive loss of muscle mass occurs starting at age 40 and loss can continue to increase each decade.
3 out of 4 adults who are hospitalized after a fall either die or require long term care.
The top 5 causes of falls in the Fox Valley include: tripping/stumbling, falling from a chair, falling down steps, falling from a height (off of a roof/object), and falling off of ladders.
FROM
OUR BLOG
How to Synchronize your Refills and Bubble-Pack your Prescriptions
If you or a family member takes multiple prescribed medications, it can be a major task to safely manage proper dosages, dosing schedules, and refills…
Every Walk I Take…
I am a grandmother of seven, and very thankful for “every walk I take.” At the age of 35 I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease that was progressing rapidly…
FEATURED CONTENT
Go4Life
An exercise and physical activity campaign from NIH
Checklist for Fall Prevention
A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging
To help the state’s citizens live healthier lives through evidence-based prevention programs.
2019-2020
Partners
