Empowers older adults to manage fall risks and boost activity levels. Participants learn strategies to reduce the fear of falling while enhancing balance, flexibility, and strength, ultimately viewing falls as controllable challenges.
A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program empowers older adults to manage falls and increase their activity levels. Guided by two trained coaches, participants will explore strategies to reduce the fear of falling and boost their confidence in staying active.
Duration & Format
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In-Person Workshops: Meet once or twice a week for eight sessions, each lasting 2 hours.
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Virtual Workshops: Participate in nine sessions, with the first session providing instruction on how to utilize the virtual platform.
Topics
Group discussion and problem-solving
Skill building and assertiveness training
Sharing practical solutions
Learning to change negative thinking to positive thinking
Benefits
View falls and fear of falling as controllable
Set realistic goals for increasing activity
Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
Exercise to increase strength and balance
Who Should Join
Concerned about falls or has fallen in the past
Interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
Who has restricted activities due to concerns related to falls
Spouses, significant others, family members and friends are welcome to join!