Healthy Steps for Older Adults
The two day Healthy Steps for Older Adults workshop by the YMCA is a community-based fall risk screening and education class for adults aged 65 and older. Participants attend workshops addressing proper footwear, safety at home, good nutrition for bone health and the importance of exercise to prevent falls. The program also includes information on local fitness programs designed to reduce the risk of falling as well as learning exercises that can be done at home to help reduce falls. What
Make Whole Health a Priority this Year with Health360
By Erin Fitzgerald, Health Program Specialist Health360 is a comprehensive health education program that provides opportunities for St Petersburg community members to learn about health from a whole health perspective. Health360 programming focuses on nutrition education, obesity prevention classes, family cooking experiences, and financial wellness classes. Why is Health Education Important? Health education programs empower our community members to live healthier lives by improving the many dimensions of health such as: physical health, mental health, emotional health, and social health. Health education programs, such