Strength & Confidence from Strong & Steady

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Strength & Confidence from Strong & Steady

Gale likes to walk outside but started to feel afraid that she may fall out there on her own. She had taken other courses from RDPCN. She noticed they also had a Strong & Steady program so asked to attend.

She says, “It made me stronger- both physically and mentally. I am no longer afraid to go walking. I feel much more confident.”

The program really motivated her. She knew the exercises would really help others she knew so she got 10 people together to do the exercises with her. She was walking about 1 mile a day until COVID restrictions. The program introduces you to venues where you can walk safely. She loved the college, but it is harder for her to get to. The arena is very handy and she found it a great place to walk in winter.

The Strong & Steady program was motivating and enjoyable. She would highly recommend it to anyone not confident in their mobility.

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