do you have
concerns about falling?
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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
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SPONSORED BY WESTBAY
COMMUNITY ACTION
Shalom
February 2,9,16,23
March 1,8,15,22,
March 29(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).