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Getting older? Feeling unsteady on your feet for any reason? Join Melissa Parsons of HealthySV as she covers some of the basics of fall prevention that will benefit anyone with a fear of falling. She’ll also discuss a multi-week class that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce a fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn how to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.