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A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance – A Matter of Balance provides practical strategies designed to help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. A Matter of Balance is designed to benefit community dwelling adults age 60 or older who are concerned about falling, have sustained a fall in the past, limit their activities due to concerns about falling or want to improve their flexibility, balance and strength.

In a series of eight two-hour sessions, Med Net One coaches help participants in a Matter of Balance to

  • View falls and fear of falling as controllable issues
  • Set realistic goals for increasing activity
  • Make changes in their home environment to reduce risk factors for falling
  • Promote exercise to increase strength and balance