Thu, Aug 04
|Zoom
Free Virtual Workshop: A Matter of Balance
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, resulting in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even more significant. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.
Time & Location
Aug 04, 2022, 9:00 AM
Zoom
About the event
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, resulting in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even more significant. A Matter of Balance (MOB) is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. The virtual A Matter of Balance includes 9 sessions, an hour and a half each.Â
What do participants learn?
They gain confidence by learning to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risk at home and in the community
- Exercise to increase strength and balance
Who should attend?
The program is designed to benefit older adults who:
- Are concerned about falls
- Have sustained falls in the past
- Restrict activities because of concerns about falling
- Are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength
- Are age 60 or older, community-dwelling and able to problem solve
A participant need not have fallen to benefit from MOB-V. Family members and caregivers are welcome!
To Register, please call Scott Taylor @ 602-628-0958
The Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register. If you have any questions about the technology requirement, please contact Beth Brehio at 928-460-5571.