A Matter of Balance (en español)

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area is holding an award-winning A Matter of Balance program designed to help those who are 60 years old or older to manage falls and increase their activity levels. Older adults who participate in this class will learn to:

• view falls as controllable
• set goals for increasing activity
• reduce fall risks at home
• exercise to increase strength and balance

A Matter a Balance is an eight-week course that is taught once a week for two hours. It is ideal for older adults who:

• are concerned about falls
• interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
• have fallen in the past
• have restricted activities because of concerns about falling
• are able to problem solve and remember discussions

This program will Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. September 6-October 25.

Contact Rhonda Thompson, CAPCOG health and wellness coordinator, to register.

Learn about other older adult health and wellness courses.