Fall Prevention

Fall prevention awareness saves lives.

Be proactive and learn more from one of the Y's fall prevention classes!

EnhanceFitness Class

Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi's Fall Prevention Classes

ENHANCEFITNESS

This program helps improve balance and strength to help older adults live more actively and functionally. It’s perfect for groups living with arthritis or at risk for falling. The participants stay together for the entire 16 weeks, so while it is group exercise class that meets three times a week for one hour, it becomes a community. Registration required.

August 28 - December 22, 2023

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays

11:00am or 1:30pm - Flowood Branch

9:30am (MW)/ 10:30am (F) - Clinton Branch

Members: Free/Nonmembers: $150

Register by clicking here.

MATTER OF BALANCE

If you or a loved one fears falling, this class is for you. Join Matter of Balance to improve activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. This mostly discussion based course includes some light exercise that can be done at home.

Registration required.

August 30 - October 18

Wednesdays 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Flowood Branch

Members: FREE/Nonmembers: $30 

Register by clicking here.

Fall Prevention Awareness Week is coming! Save the date: September 18 - 22, 2023!

Join the Y, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the National Council on Aging for Fall Prevention Awareness week in September. 

Fall Prevention Awareness Week

 

There will be webinars offered every day as well as some exercise demonstrations at the Flowood and Clinton Branches. Stay tuned for more information. 

Utilize local and government resources!

National Council on Aging: promotes healthy aging and empowering older adults to live healthier! Visit www.NCOA.org for those resources. 

National Institute on Aging: publishes collections of fact sheets that offer practical advice on health related topics for older adults. To order publications, call 1-800-222-4225. For health videos, visit www.nihseniorhealth.gov/.