A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Matter of Balance is an award-winning, 8-week series designed to help 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

The class is geared toward adults age 60 and older. Participants should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing, stable footwear such as sneakers, and be able to walk and stand. The use of walking aids such as canes and walkers is allowed.

Each series is eight weeks long with one session per week.* Registering once registers you for all 8 weeks of the chosen series. The confirmation email you receive will contain the full schedule.

*The October series is four weeks long with two sessions per week on Monday and Wednesday.

If your desired series is full, please join our wait list. Spots that become available will be filled on a first come, first served basis.