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
Location:
Wells County 4-H Park Community Center
1240 4-H Park Road
Bluffton, IN 46714
Program Dates & Times:
Classes are held every Tuesday for 8 weeks from 1-3 PM. Dates for the upcoming program are:
January 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18
Registration Info:
- Classes are FREE thanks to funding provided by the Wells County Foundation, INc. through the G. Robert and Emma Studabaker Senior Citizen Endowment Fund
- Class size is limited, so please register by January 21, 2025
- Register by calling the Purdue Extension Office at 260-824-6412