SAIL program framed as community fall-prevention class to improve seniors' strength and balance
A presenter said the SAIL program, adapted from the Senior Falls Prevention Study, combines balance and light-resistance training with education and assessments to reduce fall risk and help older adults maintain independence.
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Presenter introduced the SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) program as a community-adapted class based on the Senior Falls Prevention Study. The presenter said the program’s core goal is "to improve strength and balance and to decrease the risk of falls." The session framed SAIL as more than an exercise class: it includes self-assessments, objective fitness checks and an education component called the SAIL Guide.
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