do you have concerns about falling?

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

SPONSORED BY
WESTBAY COMMUNITY ACTION

Pilgrim Senior Center
February 6, 13, 27
March 5,12,19,26
April 2, 9 (make-up day)

9:30 am-11:30 am

Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks
for 2 hours each.

Program fee is FREE

For more information please call

732-4666 x154 or
732-4660 x138

 

 

 

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).