Matter of Balance (7 of 8)

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Program Description

Details

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Attendance is required on August 12 or August 19 in order to continue the program, and no late registrations are available.

A Matter of Balance: Aug. 12 - Oct. 7. NO class on Sept. 2 due to the Labor Day holiday.

Matter of Balance is an award-winning evidence-based fall prevention program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.  This program emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fall risk.  Class meets for two-hours, once a week, for 8 weeks.  Must attend 5 of the 8 classes to graduate.  

You will learn to:

  • 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 over the age of 60 who is concerned about falls

  • anyone who has fallen in the past

  • anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

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