A Matter of Balance (1 of 8)

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Adults, Seniors
Registration for this event will close on January 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
There are no more seats remaining.
There are 3 waitlist seats remaining.

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A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series. Attendance is required on January 13 or January 27 in order to continue the program, and no late registrations are available.

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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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.


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