A Matter of Balance Classes for Older Adults
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
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 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
- adults age 60 or older, community-dwelling and able to problem solve
The class meets once a week for 8 weeks. Each class is 2 hours.
For questions or to see about upcoming class series, please call the Johnston County Public Health Department at (919) 989-5200.
Program starts January 21, 2025.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9:30am-11:30am
Session 1: Tuesday, January 21
Session 2: Thursday, January 23
Session 3: Tuesday, January 28
Session 4: Thursday, January 30
Session 5: Tuesday, February 4
Session 6: Thursday, February 6
Session 7: Tuesday, February 11
Session 8: Thursday, February 13
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Volunteer Lay Leader Model ©2006
This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright ©1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.
A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model
Recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging, 2006, American Society on Aging.
A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model was developed by a grant from the Administration on Aging (#90AM2780).
