Help older adults avoid falls
ORGANIZATION: Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc.
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Mystic Valley Elder Services is seeking volunteer coaches for our Healthy Aging Program to lead "A Matter of Balance" workshops.
Many older adults are at risk of falling. A Matter of Balance , a workshop offered through the Healthy Aging Program at Mystic Valley Services, is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable and improve activity levels. Participants learn about the importance of exercise in preventing falls and practice exercises to improve strength, coordination and balance.
Workshops are facilitated by 2 trained volunteer "coaches" and are interactive.
Participants engage in group discussion, problem-solving, role-play activities, assertiveness training, and exercise. Each participant receives a manual to use during the workshop, which contains the class activities and homework.
The program teaches participants to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set realistic goals for increasing activity
- Make small changes to reduce fall risks at home
- Exercise to increase strength and balance
Classes are held once a week for 8 consecutive weeks (2 hours per class).
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About Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc.
Location:
300 Commercial Street, # 19, Malden, MA 02148, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support the right of older adults and adults living with disabilities to live independently with dignity in a setting of their choice by providing them and their caregivers with information, advice and access to quality services and resources. Our core values: Empowering people by providing quality choices Offering professional, compassionate care Encouraging excellence and innovation Recruiting, supporting, and retaining the best staff and volunteers Embracing diversity and inclusion Fostering collaborations with consumers, professionals, and organizations Expecting individual responsibility within a team environment
Description
Established in 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is a non-profit agency that provides essential home- and community-based care and resources such as assistance with personal care, household chores, meals, and transportation to more than 20,000 older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers living in 11 communities north of Boston including Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winthrop. The MVES Volunteer Program has the dual mission of engaging people in volunteer service to meet critical community needs while providing a high-quality experience that will enrich their lives also.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
Tue Dec 17, 2024 - Sun Mar 16, 2025
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
WHERE
Malden and Surrounding CommunitiesMalden, MA 02148
(42.43261 ,-71.05572 )
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2025
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Organization
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- at least 10 weeks for training and leading the 8-week workshop