Health
A Matter of Balance
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.