A Matter of Balance
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Matter of Balance is a program designed by researchers at MaineHealth to reduce the fear of falling and increase your confidence level when partaking in in physical activity.
Participants of the 8-week series will LEARN TO:
- View falls and fear of falling as controllable
- Set realistic goals for increasing activity and movement
- Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors (uses a home safety evaluation and action
- Reduce fall risk hazards in the home and community)
- Engage in exercise to increase strength and balance
This IN PERSON class will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Classes begin on January 14 and go through March 4.
Please email ebp@atlantaregional.org with any questions.
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Cost - No cost
Organizer
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
Workshops based on science with many proven benefits including better health and quality of life, increased physical activity, meaningful social connections, and more confidence managing health conditions, prevention falls, caregiving, and aging well.