Do you have friends, family members or clients/patients who turn down a chance to go out with family or friends because they are concerned about falling? Do they have a fear of falling? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for them!
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults age 60 years and older. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
Ardent Solutions is proud to offer the course “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls”, beginning March 18, 2019 and ending on April 10, 2019. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30pm until 3:30pm at the St. Philips Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 12 Willets Avenue, Belmont, NY 14813. Classes are open to the public. Each class will build upon the previous week making it extremely important to attend all sessions. The registration fee is $10. Scholarships are available upon request. A workbook is provided and refreshments will be served.
The class agenda is as follows:
Monday Mar 18, 2019 Introduction to the Program
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019 Exploring Thoughts and Concerns About Falling
Monday Mar 25, 2019 Exercise and Fall Prevention
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019 Assertiveness and Fall Prevention
Monday Apr 1, 2019 Managing Concerns About Falling
Wednesday Apr 3, 2019 Recognizing Fall-ty Habits
Monday Apr 8, 2019 Recognizing Fall Hazards in the Home and Community
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019 Practicing No Fall-ty Habits
Fall Prevention: Putting it All Together
Pre-registration is required by contacting Becky Nelson at 585-593-5223 ext. 1738, by Friday, March 8, 2019. Space is limited, so please register soon! For further information on the course, please contact Erin Gorham, Health Education Specialist, at 585-593-5223, ext. 1015 or at gorhame@ardentnnetwork.org.
