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A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restricting their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

This 8-week class is intended for adults 60 years of age and older. Please try to attend all sessions.

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

Presented by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois https://ageguide.org/

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). 

Please contact the Ask Us Desk at askus@dglibrary.org with questions.

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