A Matter of Balance
A 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 workshop takes place on Tuesdays from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the East Cobb Library. The program begins on October 3rd and finishes on November 28th, skipping the week of Thanksgiving. You can register from this site: https://www.cobbcounty.org/events/10413/registrations/add
For more information, please call 770-509-2730.
Additional Details
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Closed Event Group - NA
Cost - Supported through a partnership at no cost to participants
Organizer
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.