Health

A Matter of Balance

August 28, 2023

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 Caylor Nickel Foundation Family YMCA (550 W Dustman Road, Bluffton, IN 46714) every Tuesday and Thursday for 4 weeks from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on the following dates:

October 31
November 2
November 7
November 9
November 14
November 16
November 21
November 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 October 24, 2023.

PDF flyer available HERE.