Fall prevention program Ik Sta Sterk
It is important that you can move safely in and around your home. Are you 65 years or older and do you live in the municipality of Leeuwarden? Then take advantage of the free fall prevention group training.
Why participate in the fall prevention group training?
Stay fit longer, live independently at home and enjoy life with fall prevention group training. By participating in the training:
- You can continue to do daily activities for longer.
- Improve your muscle strength and balance.
- Walk and move with more confidence.
- Get to know new people.
The training courses reimbursed by the municipality:
- In Balance: a 3-month group training, consisting of information meetings and an exercise program. A meeting takes place twice a week.
- Otago: a 3-month group training with balance exercises and a walking schedule.
During the training you will receive information about healthy nutrition and exercises that you can do at home.
Assessing your risk of falling
Want to know what your risk of falling is? If so, go to www.hoesterkstaik.nl. On this government website, you can answer some questions online. You will get the results immediately and it is completely anonymous. You can also ask your physiotherapist what your risk of falling is. Or perhaps you have been to the pharmacy to discuss this. Pharmacies in our local authority area may also ask you to have your risk of falling assessed.
Locations and registration
The group training sessions are offered by a physiotherapist in your area or by Amaryllis in a community or village centre. Are you interested in fall prevention group training? Please contact a participating physiotherapist or Amaryllis for an appointment. You will find all information on the participating physiotherapist card or Amaryllis.
Why participate in the fall prevention group training?
Stay fit longer, live independently at home and enjoy life with fall prevention group training. By participating in the training:
- You can continue to do daily activities for longer.
- Improve your muscle strength and balance.
- Walk and move with more confidence.
- Get to know new people.
The training courses reimbursed by the municipality:
- In Balance: a 3-month group training, consisting of information meetings and an exercise program. A meeting takes place twice a week.
- Otago: a 3-month group training with balance exercises and a walking schedule.
During the training you will receive information about healthy nutrition and exercises that you can do at home.
Assessing your risk of falling
Want to know what your risk of falling is? If so, go to www.hoesterkstaik.nl. On this government website, you can answer some questions online. You will get the results immediately and it is completely anonymous. You can also ask your physiotherapist what your risk of falling is. Or perhaps you have been to the pharmacy to discuss this. Pharmacies in our local authority area may also ask you to have your risk of falling assessed.
Locations and registration
The group training sessions are offered by a physiotherapist in your area or by Amaryllis in a community or village centre. Are you interested in fall prevention group training? Please contact a participating physiotherapist or Amaryllis for an appointment. You will find all information on the participating physiotherapist card or Amaryllis.