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
• adults age 60 or older, community-dwelling and able to problem solve

Location:

Benson Center for Active Aging
1204 N Johnson St, Benson, NC 27504

Once a Week from 9:30am-11:30am


Contact:

Debra Cardone at (919) 701-1477 or Samantha Patrick at (919) 989-5200 to register.


Question? Please call Johnston County Public Health Department at (919) 989-5200.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Volunteer Lay Leader Model ©2006

This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright ©1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.

A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model

Recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging, 2006, American Society on Aging.
A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model was developed by a grant from the Administration on Aging (#90AM2780).

Download the A Matter of Balance PDF

Page last updated on:  September 12, 2023