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Safety Education - Lynchburg, Falls Prevention, Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living

Falls Prevention includes two programs: Falls Talk and A Matter of Balance. Falls Talk offers one-on-one interaction with a trained facilitator to help increase an individual's ability to prevent falls, to manage falls if they occur, and to become aware of fall threats (such as personal traits or circumstances that could cause a fall). It is open to individuals 50 years and older and is provided at the consumer's home or via telephone. A Matter of Balance classes help participants view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, and change their environments to reduce fall risk factors. The eight-session series also promotes exercise to increase participants' strength and balance. There is no age limit for participants; the classes are offered at CVACL's main s

Physical Address

501 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Hours

*Office Hours Call for information about available workshop dates and times

Fax

(434) 385-9209

Application process

Call for more information. There is no cost to attend workshops, however, registration is required. Class format is small group discussion; spaces are limited to 14 participants per workshop. Contact us about available workshop dates and times

Service area

Lynchburg, VA Amherst, VA Appomattox, VA Bedford, VA Campbell, VA

Agency info

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living

CVACL supports older adults and individuals with disabilities to live with dignity in accordance with their personal choice. It serves as a community alliance and the Area Agency on Aging for the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell and the city of Lynchburg (Region 2000).