A Matter of Balance - Steuben County
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.
A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. It takes place at The Steuben County Community Center on Wednesday afternoons from July 9 thru August 27, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO:
• view falls as controllable
• set goals for increasing mobility, physical activity, and strength
• make changes to reduce fall risks at home
• exercise to increase strength and balance
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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Dana Stanley prior to the meeting at 260-668-1400 or dlstanle@purdue.edu by July 02, 2025.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Dana Stanley prior to the meeting at 260-668-1400 or dlstanle@purdue.edu by July 02, 2025.