{"id":23680,"date":"2022-12-14T12:09:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T17:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=23680"},"modified":"2025-05-23T12:27:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T16:27:01","slug":"northern-virginia-falls-prevention-alliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/center-for-optimal-aging\/northern-virginia-falls-prevention-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Northern Virginia Fall Prevention Alliance maximizes independence and improves the quality of life by increasing access to programs that are proven to reduce the risk of a fall. This community partnership also works to spread awareness about fall prevention by giving presentations and holding fall risk screenings.<\/p>\n<p>Matter of Balance (MOB) is an 8-week program that teaches practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and set goals to increase strength and balance. MOB is delivered once a week for 2 hours over 8 weeks (9 weeks if delivered virtually).<\/p>\n<p>Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)\u00a0 is an ongoing exercise program focusing on cardiovascular fitness, strength, and balance. SAIL classes are held 2 to 3 times per week.<\/p>\n<p>Otago is an ongoing individualized program that improves strength and balance through a walking and scripted exercise routine.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For more information please contact Dr. Sara Pappa at <a href=\"mailto:spappa@marymount.edu\">spappa@marymount.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:rto@marymount.edu\">rto@marymount.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novafallsprevention.com\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Northern Virginia Fall Prevention Alliance maximizes independence and improves the quality of life by increasing access to programs that are proven to reduce the risk of a fall. This community partnership also works to spread awareness about fall prevention by giving presentations and holding fall risk screenings. 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