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A Matter of Balance - Virtual
aging in place
When?
Wednesday, Mar 13
1:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
Where?
Online
Description
Please note: For this event, a staff member may need to reach out for more information before you are confirmed to attend. Watch for an email!
A Matter of Balance
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. The virtual A Matter of Balance includes 9 two-hour sessions. and is led by two trained facilitators for a small group of 8-12 participants. This nationally recognized program was developed at the Roybal Center at Boston University.
Who should attend?
The program is designed to benefit older adults who:
- Are concerned about falls
- Have sustained falls in the past
- Restrict activities because of concerns about falling
- Are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength
- Are age 60 or older, community-dwelling and able to problem solve
What do participants learn?
The program enables participants to achieve significant goals. They gain confidence by learning to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risk at home
- Exercise to increase strength and balance
Online registration for this event closed on March 6, 2024.
Online registration for this event has closed. Please call Centralina Council of Governments at (704) 372-2416 if you’d like to register or be added to the waiting list.