A Matter of Balance - Managing Concerns about Falls

This is a free four week course. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. 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 You will learn: How to reduce fall hazards in your home How to increase your strength and balance How to improve your overall health through increased activity This course has eight sessions. Each session is two hours long. Each session will be held at the same location, two days a week (Tuesday and Friday) for four weeks. Half of older adults experience fear of falling, and many respond to this concern by curtailing activity. Being inactive results in loss of muscle strength and balance, it can also compromise social interaction and increase the risk of isolation, depression and anxiety. Fear of falling can actually contribute to falling. One third of older adults fall each year. In 2005, a total of 15,802 persons aged <65 years died as a result of injuries from falls (CDC, 2008). This class will be held at the THHEB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, located in Professional Building 3 at 251 Westpark Way, Suite 100. Free parking is available. Seating is limited. If you find you are unable to attend, please call 1-877-THR-WELL (1-877-847-9355), so your seat can be released to someone on the waiting list.