COMMUNIY HOSPITAL’S STEPPING ON WORKSHOP

Stay active and independent with the FREE 6-week Stepping On Fall Prevention Workshop at Community Hospital. This series helps you lower your risk of falling through practical tips, easy-to-follow exercises and expert advice.

Over six weekly classes, you’ll learn how to:

• Spot and remove fall hazards at home and outdoors
• Understand how vision, hearing, footwear and medications affect balance
• Build strength and stability with adaptable exercises
• Safely get back up after a fall
• Travel confidently and handle different weather conditions

Schedule:

Tuesdays, Sept 30 – Nov 4

• Sept 30: Introduction and fall risk appraisal
• Oct 7: Safe movement and exercises
• Oct 14: Home fall hazards
• Oct 21: Vision and footwear
• Oct 28: Medications, sleep, vitamin D and calcium
• Nov 4: Community safety, mobility mastery and weather tips

When:

Call 970-644-3103 to sign up (attend at least 5 classes)

Where:

Community Hospital, 2351 G Road, Grand Junction

DELTA HEALTH SAIL PROGRAM

The Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Program offers FREE strength and balance classes for older adults in the North Fork Valley. SAIL is nationally recognized and evidence-based, proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength—all essential for fall prevention and long-term independence.

What to Expect:

• Safe, adaptable exercises for all abilities (seated or standing)
• One-hour sessions with warm-up, aerobics, balance, strength, stretching and education
• Supportive, social environment to build confidence and community

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. In the North Fork Valley, over 20% of 911 calls are for people who need help after a fall but aren’t taken to the hospital.

Regular participation in programs like SAIL can lower this risk while also improving sleep, reducing stress and enhancing quality of life.

Class Schedule:

• Hotchkiss: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Memorial Hall
• Paonia: Tuesdays and Fridays 8:45-9:45 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. at Paonia Senior Center
• Crawford: Mondays, 10 a.m. at Crawford Town Hall

Cost: Free! Classes are currently funded by Region 10 Colorado, the North Fork Ambulance Auxiliary and North Fork EMS. Donations are welcome and encouraged through the auxiliary to help keep these classes available at no cost. 

Contact: Katie Hedley - 970-201-3423 or [email protected]

MONTROSE AREA FALL PREVENTION RESOURCES

Residents of Montrose have several fall-prevention and fitness options to stay strong and balanced:

• Functional Fitness, Balance and Fall Prevention - Held in the Fit Zone at Montrose Rec Center with instructor Stacey. Visit their website or call 970-249-7705 for details.
• MRH Mountain View Therapy – Offers exercise classes for overall wellness and strength (physician referral required). Learn more at MontroseHealth.com.
• Montrose Senior Center – Fun exercise classes that also improve core strength and balance, including Tai Chi, core fitness chair Exercise and line dancing. View the current schedule at MontrosePavilion.org.

Both programs are excellent opportunities for older adults to stay strong, steady and socially connected while reducing the risk of falls.

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