Are you 65 years of age or older and want to live independently even in old age? And continue to exercise, walk, dance or camp? Then it is important to prevent you from falling. Participe Amstelland therefore organizes the In Balance course for residents of the municipality of Amstelveen. We do this under the motto 'I stand strong in Amstelland'. With simple exercises that you learn during the course, you will become stronger and improve your balance.
For whom.
The course is designed for independent living people aged 65+ who:
- Have difficulty moving, walking or keeping balance,
- that fell last year,
- OR are afraid of falling.
Course data
The course lasts 10 weeks, with a start and end meeting. You will have classes twice a week. At the Noorddamcentrum (Noorddammerweg 1 in Amstelveen) a course In Balance will start on Tuesday January 21, 2025. The classes are on Tuesday from 13.30-14.30 and on Thursday from 13.30-14.30. There is no charge and you will receive a textbook. To participate, you need to have your fall risk tested.
Testing your fall risk
To make sure that the In Balance course is right for you, we like to take a small test. For this course, that includes at the Noorddam Center, Noorddammerweg 1 in Amstelveen at:
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 2:00-15:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Afterwards, you can register for the course. You can also take a test online at www.ikstasterkinamstelland.nl.
For more information please call Participe Amstelland: 020-5430441 (Tuesday - Friday from 09:30-13:30) or send an email to cursus@participe.nu or visit: www.participe-amstelland.nu/valpreventie
Registration form course 'In Balance'
North Dam Center, starts Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025
Name: .........................................................................................................
Address: .........................................................................................................
Zip code: ...................................................................................................
Residence: .............................................................................................
Date of birth: .......................................................................................
Phone: ....................................................................................................
E-mail: .........................................................................................................
Did you take the fall risk test or were you referred?
- From my test came a low / moderate / high* valrisic
- My primary care physician/physiotherapist/Movement on Prescription coach* has referred me
- None of the above options
You can send this form to Participe Amstelland, Course Office, Dr. Willem Dreesweg 2, 1185 VB Amstelveen or take a picture and send it to cursus@participe.nu.
