Do You Have Concerns About Falling? The York County Area Agency on Aging is encouraging older adults concerned about the risk of falling to register for an upcoming series of free classes called “A Matter of Balance.” “A Matter of Balance” is an awardwinning program designed for people who have concerns about falling, have fallen in the past, have restricted their activities because of falling concerns, or are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. The classes are offered by the Falls Free Coalition of York County. “A Matter of Balance” can help manage the risk of falls by teaching participants to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. The Area Agency on Aging urges interested older adults to register for one of the following programs:
Aldersgate United Methodist Church 397 Tyler Run Road, York (York Township) Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon April 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28; May 2, 5 To register: (717) 854-4276 Dover YMCA 1705 Palomino Road, Dover (Dover Township) Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 To register: (717) 851-2569 Springetts Fire Hall 50 Commons Drive, York (Springettsbury Township) Days of week vary, from 1 to 3 p.m. April 4, 12, 18, 25; May 2, 10, 16, 23 To register: (717) 851-2569 Windy Hill on the Campus 1472 Roth’s Church Road, Suite 103, Spring Grove
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Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 To register: (717) 225-0733 YMCA York 90 N. Newberry St., York (York City) Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12 To register: (717) 843-7844
Zion View Community Building 140 Copenhafer Road, York (Conewago Township) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 To register: (717) 852-4902, ext. 248
Volunteer Spotlight YCAAA Recognizes Volunteers of the Month Karl Zimmerman, Carol McDermott, Diana Arnold, and Don Lyons have been named Volunteers of the Month by the York County Area Agency on Aging for their ongoing service and dedication to the agency and York County’s older adults. Springettsbury Township resident Karl Zimmerman, a retired Karl Zimmerman Carol McDermott licensed practical nurse, said he enjoys volunteering for YCAAA and a variety of other organizations. “It affords me an opportunity to provide support and encouragement to another individual,” Zimmerman said. “As a telephone reassurance volunteer, I connect others with community resources and help older adults maintain social interaction.” Diana Arnold Don Lyons Carol McDermott, of Penn Township, is a telephone reassurance volunteer and friendly Springettsbury Township visitor, sharing an hour or two each resident Don Lyons became a week with a homebound elderly volunteer because he wanted to give person. back to the community. Peer educator volunteer Diana He helps with YCAAA’s special Arnold, of York Township, uses events, such as the Senior Games skills she attained while working as and the Farmers Market Nutrition a registered nurse to educate older Program, assisting in distributing adults in “A Matter of Balance,” fruit and vegetable vouchers to the falls awareness and prevention eligible older adults. He also program. She also educates others provides office support and delivers as a “10-KeysTM to Healthy Aging” YCAAA literature to medical volunteer. offices. Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others? Tell us what makes him or her so special and we will consider them for 50plus LIFE’s Volunteer Spotlight! Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and photos are encouraged. Email preferred to mjoyce@onlinepub.com or mail nominations to 50plus LIFE, Volunteer Spotlight, 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512.
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