A Matter of Balance Classes for Older Adults

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

The class meets once a week for 8 weeks. Each class is 2 hours.

For questions or to see about upcoming class series, please call the 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).

2024 A Matter of Balance Class Dates

One class with eight sessions will be offered in Fall, 2024:

• Session One:  Tuesday, October 29, 2024
• Session Two:  Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Session Three:  Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Session Four:  Thursday, November 7, 2024
• Session Five:  Tuesday, November 12, 2024
• Session Six:  Thursday, November 14, 2024
• Session Seven:  Tuesday, November 19, 2024
• Session Eight:  Thursday, November 21, 2024

Page last updated on:  September 11, 2024