Welcome to the Senior Commons, a space for seniors to learn and connect! Each month will feature a professional leading a topical discussion or librarian-guided conversation. No registration required. Coffee and donuts courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Aesha Tahir will lead a wellness workshop, looking at posture and balance. Balance problems become very common as we age. Balance can lead to falls and musculoskeletal issues. According to the NIH, one in three people over 65 experience a fall each year.  But it does not have to be that way. With some simple strategies you can regain your strength and balance and lower your risk of falling.

In this workshop we will discuss:

•  Why we lose balance?
•  The balance and posture connection
•  What causes loss of balance?
•  Balance assessments
•  How to build better balance

This workshop is a great opportunity to connect with peers and learn how take proactive steps towards maintaining a strong balance together.