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A Matter of Balance® offered in person
Golder Ranch Fire District 1741 W. Magee Rd. Jan. 23, 27, 30, Feb. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17 Mondays & Fridays 10 am – 12 pm (Tues.) and 25 (Wed.). Wednesdays & Fridays 1:30 – 3:30 pm except as noted above Posada Life Community Services 780 S Park Centre Ave, Green Valley Jan. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 24
Tucson Estates (Multi-Purpose Hall)
5900 W. Western Way Cir. Jan. 31, Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 – 3 pm Udall Park 7222 E. Tanque Verde Rd. February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, March 1, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
A Matter of Balance® Chances are you know someone who has fallen or has a fear of A Matter of Balance Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. Union County Older Adult Falls Coalition is looking for volunteers to help provide this program. Free training provided. Coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls, help to identify ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase strength and balance. What do you need to be a coach? · good communication and interpersonal skills · enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults · ability to lead low to moderate level exercise. For more information call 937-642-2053 or email rebecca . honaker @ uchd . net . falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. PCOA is looking for volunteers to help offer this program. Training is provided. Coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls, help to identify ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase strength and balance. What do you need to be a coach? • good communication and interpersonal skills • enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults • ability to lead low to moderate level exercise. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Volunteer Lay Leader Model ©2006 This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright ©1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University. A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model Recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging, 2006, American Society on Aging. A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model was developed by a grant from the Administration on Aging (#90AM2780). This work is funded either in whole or in part by a grant awarded by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Healthy Ohio, Violence and Injury Prevention Program and as a sub-award of a grant issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant under the grant award number 3B01DP009042-13S1 and CFDA number 93.991. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Classes are held twice a week for 2 hours each, for 4 weeks. Participants 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 This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Classes are free and held twice a week for 4 weeks for 2 hours each. Participants 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 For more information and to register for an upcoming training, contact Mary O’Donoghue at mo’donoghue@pcoa.org or call 520.258.5062
Contribution Fee: $30.00 (covers your book and supplies) More locations will become available and are being scheduled.
A Matter of Balance® is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. It includes 8 two-hour sessions for a small group of 8-15 participants led by a trained facilitator.
For more information and to register, contact Jennie at (520) 305-3410.
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