A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
A Matter of Balance – falls prevention program
Classes meet once a week for 8 weeks, for 2 hours each class
Class at Harvest Ministries starts January 23
Thursdays, January 23 – March 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
At Harvest Ministries, 909 Blue Ridge Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24012
Class at Salem Public Library starts February 3
Mondays, February 3 – April 7, 2025
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
At the Salem Public Library, 28 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153
To register or for information, please contact:
Delaine Caldwell at LOA, dcaldwell@loaa.org or (540) 345-0451 ext. 3041.
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Participants will learn how to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set realistic goals for increasing activity
- Reduce their fall risk at home and in their environment
- Increase balance and strength with the exercises
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.
Date: January 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 am — 12:00 pm