A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls

• Description:

  A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants will learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

  A Matter of Balance includes eight, 2hour sessions for adults ages 60-years-of -age and older. Classes are facilitated by certified volunteer coaches. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends.

  Provider:Ardent Solutions
  Provider Address:Ardent Solutions, Inc, 85 North Main Street, Suite 4, WELLSVILLE, NY, 14895-
  Areas Served:Allegany, Cattaraugus, Steuben
  Hours of Service:Dependent upon workshop schedule
  Transport Available:No
  Telephone:

  (585)-593-5223
  Type:VoiceToll Free:No

  Website:http://www.ardentnetwork.org/
  Eligiblity:Fear of falling 60 years of age or older Ability to problem solve
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  Last Update:10/11/2023 1:32 PM
  Languages:English
  Target Population:Adults 60 years of age or older