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Fall Prevention Event
Join us once again this November for our Staying Steady Falls Prevention Event at Blackfen Community Library. Discover practical ways to stay active and independent, with balance assessments, blood pressure and hearing checks, and the chance to try different exercises that can help improve your balance and reduce your risk of falls.
 
 
Information stalls:
 
  • Anytime Fitness will be available to discuss their low-cost gym memberships for people living with long-term health conditions.
  • Find out about local volunteering opportunities and how to get involved in your community.
  • Visit the Walking Aid Clinic to have your walking stick or rollator checked to ensure it is safe and in good working order.
  • Discover what's on across the London Borough of Bexley, including local clubs, groups, activities, and exercise classes.
From 10.30am and throughout the day:
  • Age UK Bexley Fitness MOT assessors will be providing quick balance checks and advice on how to improve balance as you age and reduce your risk of future falls.
  • Bexley Deaf Centre will be offering free hearing checks.
  • Medisure Pharmacy Group will be providing blood pressure checks and advice on preventing falls.
11.00am - Blackfen Chiropractors will be giving a talk on How to Prevent Falls: A Chiropractor's Musculoskeletal (MSK) Perspective.
https://blackfenchiropracticclinic.co.uk/ 
11.30am - Home Links Physiotherapy will be delivering a FitMove taster session.
FitMove exercise classes are led by qualified physiotherapists and are designed for people in mid-life and beyond. The classes help prepare your body for the future, improve strength and balance, and build the confidence to exercise regularly.
https://fitmove.co.uk/home 
12.00pm - Kate Sanderson from the Kate Sanderson School of Dance will be offering an opportunity to try a Silver Swans® class.
Silver Swans classes focus on gentle, low-impact ballet techniques that help improve balance, strength and coordination. Whether you have previous dance experience or have never tried ballet before, this is a great opportunity to give it a go.
https://katesandersonschoolofdance.co.uk/ 
12.30pm - A buffet lunch will be provided, followed by an opportunity to visit information stalls and speak with local organisations.