Fall Prevention: Balance, Breath and Movement and Person Centered Options Counseling (PCOC)  are the topics to be covered at the March 29  lunch and learn program  at noon sponsored by the Ocean State Center for Independent Living. 

Kathy O’Neel Webster, owner of ShipShape, will talk about Fall Prevention: Balance, Breath and Movement. Learn to identify your personal risk for falls, how to fall to minimize injuries, and how you can make your environment safer and your body stronger to reduce your chance of falls.  Most falls are preventable. Learn  about steps you can take today to preserve your health and independence.

The second presentation is about Person Centered Options Counseling (PCOC). Person Centered Options Counseling helps Rhode Islanders understand the choices they have about assistance that could make it easier for them to remain in their home or residence. These services are also known as long-term services and supports (LTSS). 

PCOC is free, can be done either by phone or in person, and provides individuals with unbiased information about the long-term care services and supports options available to them. It is an interactive process that helps individuals to identify their needs and goals and connects them to resources in a way they can understand. 

Space is limited to attend in-person, advance registration by March 24th.  To register, contact Heather Schey at 738-1013 or by email heather.schey@oscil.org. Location to attend in person is 1944 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI To attend via Zoom: Use Meeting ID #872 2748 0787

Lunch and refreshments will be available in person. A sign language Interpreter has been secured and captioning will be available. Contact us at least one week in advance if other accommodations are needed.