A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Presented by Purdue Extension, “A Matter of Balance” is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. In this 8-week course, participants will gain confidence by learning to:

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