Local Seniors Practice Navigating Challenging Terrain

Residents from Visalia's Quail Park communities visited Kaweah Health Rehabilitation Center's mobility course on April 3. Seniors from Quail Park at Shannon Ranch and Quail Park on Cypress practiced safely navigating a variety of terrains while walking or using wheelchairs.

The mobility training course, which opened in September 2024, features a range of surfaces, including river rock, gravel, brick walkways, flagstone, pebbles, crushed rock, turf, curbs and various ramps.

The course helps people who have had life-altering injuries or are experiencing the effects of aging learn how to maneuver through various types of terrain under the supervision of medical professionals. It is located at 840 S. Akers St. in Visalia.

Residents enjoyed the opportunity to test their skills on the course. Ken W., one of the participants, said, "I'll be coming back as an outpatient to continue practicing here."

Some residents were familiar with the course from previous visits, including Judy G., who recalled, "I was here last year, and they really had me working."

"Our residents are truly appreciative of this chance to participate in the Kaweah Health mobility course," said Jeff Moyer, executive director of Quail Park at Shannon Ranch. "We are fortunate to have access to such an excellent facility where they can safely practice navigating different terrains, whether walking or using a wheelchair."

Quail Park on Cypress is an active aging community for seniors in Visalia, offering independent living, enhanced assisted living, assisted living and memory care options in a resort-style community.

Quail Park on Cypress is located at 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia. More information can be found at qpmcvisalia.com.

Access to the course is available with a referral from your doctor for assistance with balance training.