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.

Current Session: January 8, 2024 - May 3, 2024

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays

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

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

Members: Free/Nonmembers: $150

*The Flowood Branch classes are currently full!*

Register by clicking here.

Summer 2024 Session

 

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays

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

Members: Free/Nonmembers: $150

 

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.

Flowood Branch

Members: FREE/Nonmembers: $30 

Next session days and times are to be determined. 

Fall Prevention Awareness Week will be September 22 - 28.

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. 

The Y will offer 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/.