Our Action:
The Active Surrey Get Active 50+ programme kick-started Surrey’s Otago classes and they have continued to thrive with hundreds of people now taking part every week. Otago falls prevention classes focus on those aged 65+ and comprise of clinically proven strength and balance exercises.
The aim is to improve stability amongst participants, reducing falls, decreasing costs to the NHS and giving people more confidence and a better quality of life.
IMPACT
Back in 2018 Pat who is one of the participants had experienced a few falls, with the last and worst resulting in a trip to hospital to receive stiches around her eye. The severity of this prompted Pat to take action and sign up for Otago.
The impact has been transformative. Not only has it built up her strength and balance but it has also increased her confidence, helped with her arthritis and given her a network of new friends.