Do you have concerns about falling?
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
Conducted by the Berkshire Public Health Alliance and supported by a grant from Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.
This program emphasizes practical strategies to mange falls.
You will learn to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- Exercise to increase strength and balance
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
Classes offered every Monday & Tuesday
1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Beginning Tues. September 3, 2019 to Mon. September 30, 2019
9/3, 9/9, 9/10 9/16, 9/17, 9/23, 9/24, 9/30
Held at the
Cheshire Senior Center
119 School Street, Cheshire, MA
To sign up: you may register by calling Carole Hilderbrand at (413) 329-2212 or by calling Leslie Drager, RN Public Health Nurse, at (413) 822-6236.
