Yavapai County Community Health

Active Living Adults

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TrekAbout

The TrekAbout Walking Clubs’ focus on improving the health and wellness of community members. The clubs are designed to encourage people to get up and get out in a fun and safe way.

In the Verde Valley, TrekAbout meets Tuesday mornings. Schedules can be found on our Facebook page @Trekabout on Facebook.

In the Quad Cities, TrekAbout meets Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Yavapai County partners with the City of Prescott. The hiking list times and locations can be found at the City of Prescott’s website – Prescott Trekabout.

To find out more about TrekAbout, please contact CHE@yavapaiaz.gov.

See you on the trail!

A Matter of Balance

YCCHS offers A Matter of Balance to reduce the fear and risk of falling and increase activity among older adults. Classes are held once a week for 1 ½ hours for 8 weeks (9 weeks if offered virtually).

The Workshops combine discussion and simple exercises to provide a robust toolbox of steps one can take to prevent falling. Sessions are led by two trained facilitators for a small group of 8-12 participants.

The programs is designed for older adults that are:

  • Concerned about falls
  • Have fallen in the past
  • Limit activities due to concerns of falling
  • Interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength
  • Age 60+, community-dwelling and able to problem solve

By participating in this program, individuals gain confidence by learning to see falls as preventable, making goals to increase physical activity, make changes to reduce the risk of falls at home, and do light exercises to increase strength and balance.

For more research on the program, go to Matter of Balance | MaineHealth

Thursdays • May 25 – July 6
10 am to 11:30 am
Verde Valley Manor (Residents only)

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Matter of Balance

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