A Matter of Balance
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning evidence-based fall prevention program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
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.
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.
Participants learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity levels, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
Thanks to a generous grant from Lake County Indiana Health Department, Purdue Extension in Lake County will be offering this popular program at no cost to Lake County Indiana residents.
For more information or to register for an upcoming program, please contact Linda Curley at 219-755-3240 or lcurley@purdue.edu.
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