Health

A Matter of Balance

November 17, 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 at the Rock Steady Boxing Gym (710 S Mulberry Street, Bluffton) every Tuesday for 8 weeks from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on the following dates:

January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28

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 January 3, 2023.

PDF flyer available HERE.