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28 people are interested
Help Seniors Keep their Balance - Become a Facilitator
ORGANIZATION: Salt Lake County Aging Services
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28 people are interested
The Active Aging Program of Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services is recruiting volunteers who are interested in teaching and leading a variety of programs that help older adults improve their health.
Stepping On is an evidence-based prevention program that empowers older adults to carry out health behaviors that reduce the risk of falls. It is a community- based workshop offered once a week for seven weeks using adult education and self-efficacy principles. In a small-group setting, older adults learn balance exercises and develop specific knowledge and skills to prevent falls.
As a peer leader, you will be supporting the workshops by assisting the seniors while doing the exercises, and co-teaching. You will also have the satisfaction of discovering the contents of the program, learning the key elements of fall prevention and learning groups leadership and facilitation skills that you can use in other areas of your life. Most importantly you will watch older adults with a fear of falling or history of falls gain important knowledge and skills to reduce falls and gain confidence, by practicing the exercises and using the skills and tools that you have shared with them.
This is a great volunteer opportunity for Health Educators, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Nurse Assistants, senior center staff and others involved in the field of aging. Senior Citizens are highly encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity.
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About Salt Lake County Aging Services
Location:
2100 S. State Steeet Suite S1500, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, US
Mission Statement
Aging Services’ mission is to promote the independence of aging generations through advocacy, engagement and access to resources.
If you or someone you know needs help, or wants to help - contact us today!
Description
As the largest Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Utah, Salt Lake County Aging Services is the community focal-point for older adults, their families and caregivers; providing a comprehensive system of services that promote the health and wellbeing of older adults while supporting and assisting seniors who need help to remain independent.
There is no such thing as a 'typical’ older person. Their situations and their lives are very diverse. While many seniors are healthy and active, remaining in the workforce, volunteering in their communities or enjoying their friends and families, others are frail and struggle to remain independent. Aging Services is the recognized community leader for aging needs, options and opportunities. WE CAN HELP!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Seniors Centers in Salt Lake CountySalt Lake City, UT 84114
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2020
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Adult Education
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hrs a week mornings for 7 weeks, 1 year commitment