Fall Prevention

Fall prevention awareness saves lives. Be proactive and learn more from one of the fall prevention classes offered at the Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi.

EnhanceFitness

This program helps improve balance and strength to help older adults live more actively and functionally. It’s perfect for those living with arthritis or at risk for falling. The participants stay together for the16 weeks program, so while it is group exercise class that meets three times a week for one hour, it becomes a community. Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at the Flowood Family Y. The next session will be offered in January 2025.  Registration required.

Free to members/ $125 for non-members

Matter of Balance

Join Matter of Balance to improve activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. This is a discussion based course with light exercise that helps reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels.  The class meets once a week for eight weeks at the Flowood Family Y. Each class is one and a half hours. Registration required.

Free to members/$30 for non-members

Fall Prevention Awareness Week will be September 23 - 27.

Join the Y, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the National Council on Aging for Fall Prevention Awareness week in September. These groups will offer FREE educational webinars during the week. Also, check our Facebook page for 6 fall prevention tips throughout the week.

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/.