Health

A Matter of Balance

September 28, 2022

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

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 concerns

Classes are held every Wednesday and Friday for 4 weeks from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on the following dates:

November 2
November 4
November 9
November 11
November 16
November 18
November 23
November 30

Classes are FREE, but class size is limited, so please call the Purdue Extension Office of Wells County at 260-824-6412 to register by October 26, 2022.

PDF flyer available HERE.