Community Awareness & Education
Categories Include:
- Public Speaking and Outreach
- Classes and Training
- Web Site Resources
Educational Classes
Knowledge is power. Classes are available to increase your awareness of “fall-ty habits” and how you can navigate safely through your environment. Classes listed here are community-based programs help to incorporate activity into our lives at any age.
Ageless Grace
®
Various Locations
Website:
www.agelessgrace.com
For More Information, Contact
Carol Gerson, Certified Trainer
agelessgracecarol@gmail.com
A Matter of Balance
®
, Fear of Falling Workshop (8-week course)
Various Locations
For More Information, Contact
Stephanie Stewart, Land-of-Sky
stephanie@landofsky.org
Heather Bauer, Home Instead Senior Care
hbauer@homeinstead.com
Balance Programs
Asheville FitSpine
• 149 New Leicester Hwy • Asheville, NC 28806
Website:
www.ashevillefitspine.com
Area Served: Buncombe County
For More Information, Contact
Damon Rouse, MPT, Board Cert. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Director
828-225-3838
Brain Injury Education & Advocacy Classes
Brain Injury Association Of NC
• 68 Sweeten Creek Road • Asheville, NC 28803 (NP)
Website:
www.bianc.net
Area Served: All of WNC
Phone: 828-277-4868
For More Information, Contact
Karen Keating
karen.keating@bianc.net
Brain Injury Ed for professional & community: seniors, students, health
care & service providers, military, service, community & sports groups
Cheryle Sullivan, MD – Family Physician
with a Traumatic Brain Injury • Asheville NC
Website:
www.TBIJourney.com
Area Served: All of WNC
For More Information, Contact
Cheryle Sullivan, MD
cherylesullivan@yahoo.com
Falls Prevention Programs
NC Center for Health and Wellness
, UNC-Asheville • One University Heights, CPO 4010 • Asheville, NC 28804
Website:
www.ncchw.unca.edu
Phone: 828-250-3991
For More Information, Contact
Ayden Jones
aojones@unca.edu
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® Classes-Fall Prevention and Recovery
Asheville Movement Center
• 4 Richmond Ave• Asheville, NC 28806
Website:
www.laviniaplonka.com
Phone: 828-258-7220
For More Information, Contact
Lavinia Plonka
lavinia@laviniaplonka.com
Geriatric and Adult Mental Health Consultation, Education and Support
Smoky Mountain LME/MCO
• 244 Bonnie Lane• SylvaNC 28779
Website:
www.smokymountaincenter.com/gamhst.asp
Phone 828-586-5501 x 1245
For More Information, Contact
Ruth Jordan
ruth.jordan@smokymountaincenter.com
Health Department, Madison County
Ma
dison County Health Department
• 493 Medical Park Dr. • Marshall NC 28753
Phone 828-649-3531
Fo
r More Information, Contact
Deana Stephens
Independent Living Programs
Highland Farms Community
• 200 Tabernacle Rd.• Black Mountain, NC 28711
Website:
www.givenshighlandfarms.org
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone 828-357-1049
Fo
r More Information, Contact
Bethany Washburn
BWashburn@givenshighlandfarms.org
Low vision monthly support group; Educational classes regarding use of
magnification, lighting, contrast for increased functional vision.
Mission Hospital Low Vision Center
• 240 Sardis Road • Asheville, NC 28806 (NP)
Website:
www.missionhospitals.org/lowvision
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828-213-4370
For More Information, Contact
Sue Ponder
sue.ponder@msj.org
Moving For Better Balance Program Various FREE & fee based educational classes for patients and providers.
YMCA of Western North Carolina
• 40 North Merrimon Ave • Asheville, NC 28804
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828-505-3990
For More Information, Contact
Diane Saccone, MT(ASCP), RYT500
dsaccone@ymcawnc.org
Various FREE & fee based educational classes for patients and providers.
Asheville Physical Therapy
• 76 Peachtree Rd Suite 204 • Asheville, NC 28803 (COM)
See our website for dates and times:
http://www.ashevillephysicaltherapy.com
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828 277-7540
For More Information, Contact
kimfoxpt@gmail.com
Emergency Alert
A medical alert service can help independent older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions feel more confident to continue living independently. Emergency alert systems offer peace of mind for help when you need it at the touch of a button!
Customizable alert systems to keep clients connected with caregivers
while living independently and safely in the comfort of their own homes.
Simply Home
• 1280 Hendersonville Road • Asheville, NC 28803 (COM)
Website:
http://www.simplyhome.com
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 877-684-3581
828-684-8441
For More Information, Contact
Kristen Suttles
kristen@simply-home.com
Lifeline one button personal response system
Mission Health System
• 400 Ridgefield Court Suite 203 * Asheville, NC 28806
Website:
www.missionhospitals.org/LifelineMonitoringService
Area Served: Buncombe County, Madison County
Phone: 828-257-7203
For More Information, Contact
Teresa Cassada, Lifeline Coord.
jcdtac@msj.org
Exercise Facilities
It’s never too late! Exercise makes a profound difference in physical and emotional well-being. Most of these exercise programs are free or low-cost. It is important to check with your physician before beginning any exercise routine and to choose the exercises that are best for you! Let’s be “Active, But Careful!”
Asheville FitSpine
• 149 New Leicester Hwy • Asheville, NC 28806
Website:
www.ashevillefitspine.com
Area Served: Buncombe County
For More Information, Contact
Damon Rouse, MPT, Board Cert. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist-director
828-225-3838
Tai Chi Exercises with Bob Kessler
; Tuesdays 2-3 PM
• All Souls Cathedral • 9 Swan Street • Asheville, NC 28803 (NP)
Area Served: Buncombe County
Free
Phone: 828-298-2655
For More Information, Contact
Bob Kessler
828-298-2655
Balance, strength, flexibility and vestibular exercise programs.
CarePartners Health Services – East
• 2358 US Hwy 70 • Swannanoa, NC 28778
Website:
www.carepartners.org
Area Served: Buncombe County
Phone 828-686-3529
CarePartners Health Services – Main
• 68 Sweeten Creek Road • Asheville, NC 28803
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone 828-274-6179
For More Information, Contact
Travis Edwards, PT
tedwards@carepartners.org
828-274-9567 Ext 4262
CarePartners Health Services – South
• Reuter Family YMCA • 3 Town Square Blvd • Asheville, NC 28803
Area Served: Buncombe & Henderson Counties
Phone: 828-209-0900
CarePartners Health Services – Wes
t • 1390 Sand Hill Road Suite 1 • Candler, NC 28715 (NP)
Area Served: Buncombe County
Phone: 828-418-1050
CarePartners Health Services – North
• WOODFIN YMCA – 40 N Merrimon Street • Asheville, NC 28804
Area Served: Buncombe & Madison Counties
Phone: 828-281-0754
Moving for Better Balance
The Woodfin YMCA
• 40 North Merrimon Avenue • Asheville, NC 28804
Phone 828-505-3990
Diane Saccone, MT (ASCP) RYT500
Community Wellness Manager/Falls Prevention Coordinator
Active Older Adults Program Director
For more information, Contact
Diane Saccone
dsaccone@ymcawnc.org
YMCA of WNC – Fee Based Gym
Woodfin YMCA
• 40 North Merrimon Avenue • Asheville, NC 28804
Area Served: Buncombe & Madison Counties
Phone: 828-505-3990
For More Information, Contact
Bryan Messing, Sr Program Director
bmessing@ymcawnc.org
YMCA of WNC Gym (Fee Based)
YWCA Asheville
• 185 S French Broad Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
Area Served: Buncombe County
Phone: 828-254-7206
For More Information, Contact
Josephine Hall, Health & Wellness
preventative@ywcaofasheville.org
WNC Tai Chi for Arthritis (CDC Endorsed Programs)
WNC Tai Chi for Arthritis
• 3 Spring Cove Terrace • Asheville, NC 28804
Website:
www.wnctaichiarthritis.com
Phone: 828-253-8649
For More Information, Contact
Anne Plyler, PT, MLA (c) 828-712-115
Bob Plyler, (c) 828-230-9208
instructor@wnctaichiarthritis.com