A Matter of Balance #1

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Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on December 8, 2025 @ 10:00am.
  • There are 3 seats remaining.

Program Description

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

  • view falls as controllable
  • set goals for increasing activity
  • make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • exercise to increase strength and balance

Who should attend?

  • anyone concerned about falls
  • anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
  • anyone who has fallen in the past
  • anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

This is an 8-week class led by Kelly Ward, Florida Dept. of Health Sarasota County.

Registration is required and limited to 16 participants. Registration for the first class will count for the remaining seven sessions. Participants MUST attend 5 of 8 classes to graduate. 

Register for this event