Gesundes Böheimkirchen - "Trittsicher & Aktiv" - Offer for older people

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Fall prevention – quality of life through exerciseFalls, especially in old age, do not remain without consequences. These include injuries, fear of further falls, and restricted activities. This does not have to be the case. With the "Trittsicher & aktiv" (Sure-footed & Active) offer, you can specifically prevent falls. Join in!One in three people over 65 falls once a year. Serious falls can be prevented with fall prevention. Get initial information and tips at the fall prevention lecture onTuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM.A free training program promotes mobility as well as independence and prevents problems in everyday life. In a 12-week fall prevention course with units of 50 minutes each, participants in small groups improve balance, strength, and reaction time through special exercises. Under professional guidance, they receive individual tips on how to best maintain their mobility and safety in everyday life and prevent falls. Through regular exercises, which can also be easily performed at home, self-assessment improves and quality of life increases.The course starts on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 8 to 9 AM(Course ends: Thursday, November 12, 2026)Lecture/Course: Böheimkirchen Council Chamber, (1st floor) Bürgerzentrum Böheimkirchen, Marktplatz 2Take advantage of the free offer from the social insurance providers ÖGK, BVAEB, and SVS, implemented by the Gesunde Gemeinde Böheimkirchen! The offer is a measure of the Austria-wide prevention strategy – financed by funds from the Federal Health Agency.Registration for the lecture or course is required in person at the Böheimkirchen municipal office, by phone at 02743/2318-20, or by email: silvia.parzer@boeheimkirchen.gv.at. Limited number of participants!