1 Thorpe Close

London

W10 5XL

020 8964 1900

• Keeping active in older age is

the key to living a more

independent life.

• Many people believe the myth

that with increasing age the

need for exercise and physical

activity decreases. The scientific

evidence is clear it is never too

late to get physically fit and

enjoy a more active and

independent life.

www.OpenAge.org.uk

Tel: 020 8964 1900

Registered Charity Number 1039520

• Open Age was established in 1993 and is a user

led charity providing over 220 low cost physical,

creative and mentally stimulating, learning &

health related activities for 1,500 people over

the age of 50 each week

• Activities are run from over 50 different sites

including a small number of our own centres,

community centres, sheltered housing, church

halls, libraries & sports centres across the Royal

Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster

and surrounding boroughs

• We also have programmes to support unpaid

carers who look after friends & family and

telephone based activity groups for the

completely housebound.

• We offer Matrix accredited information, advice

& guidance to help unemployed people over 50

back into work or training, which includes 1-2-

1’s, a Job Club, IT Courses & Training Seminars.

Who are Open Age?

Balance and strength exercises

to help reduce the risk of falls

Exercise & Health

“We are what we repeatedly do.

Excellence, then, is not an act, but a

habit.”

Aristotle

FREE

ADMISSION

A GP, nurse, physiotherapist or

other professional can refer you to

these classes or you can

refer yourself.

*BOOKING REQUIRED*

To enquire about eligibility,

to book or for more information

please contact:

9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday

An evidence based programme to

improve balance, reduce falls and

keep people living independently.

Taking part will help you to keep

mobile and be able to do the things

you want. The classes will also give

you an opportunity to make new

friends and are designed to be fun!

Steady and Stable is for anyone who:

• Lacks confidence when walking • Feels wobbly on their feet

• Has a fear of falling

• Has a history of falls

• Would like to improve balance

Who to contact .... What is Steady and Stable? What will I do?

Each session lasts approx 1 hour and

10 minutes and is run by a specially

trained instructor.

The exercises are safe and you will

be able to go at your own pace.

At the end of the session the

instructor will provide information

on important issues surrounding

falls and health.

Before you attend a class you must

complete a...

• Physical Activity Readiness

Questionnaire

• Falls Risk Assessment Tool

Deryn Bath

dbath@openage.org.uk

020 8964 1900

Is it for me?

“Lack of activity destroys the good

condition of every human being, while

movement and methodical physical

exercise save it and preserve it.”

Plato