Health

A Matter of Balance

January 7, 2024

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 Wells County Council on Aging (225 Water Street, Bluffton, IN 46714) every Tuesday for 8 weeks from 1:30 - 3:30 PM on the following dates:

January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
March 5
March 12
March 19

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 23, 2024.

PDF flyer available HERE.