Never Too Late September/October 2024

Healthy Living

Volunteer Opportunity: Healthy Living with Chronic Pain

A Matter of Balance® In-person – Community Workshop

A Matter of Balance® is a workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling and help participants learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity and make changes to reduce fall risks at home. It includes 8 two-hour sessions for 10-15 participants and is led by trained coaches. Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd. September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 “Excellent class! Makes you feel you are not alone. We all have fallen and can do better, be smarter, and more aware of our surroundings.” — MOB participant

Many adults live with one or more chronic health conditions, including chronic pain. How we think about these conditions on a day-to-day basis can greatly improve quality of life. PCOA offers healthy living workshops that teach people ways to manage their conditions to improve the quality of their lives. Workshops are interactive and mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to lead active and fulfilling lives. Small group workshops are offered either in person or virtually once a week for 2 ½ hours for six weeks.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Contribution: $30.00 (covers your book and supplies)

Learn Practical Skills • Gain Self-confidence • Manage Fall Risks • Make Positive Changes & Live Healthier For more information and to register, contact Jennie at (520) 305-3410. If helping others live well despite chronic conditions is of interest to you, please contact Karen Fogas, kfogas@ pcoa.org or at (520) 305-3409 for more information.

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Pima Council on Aging

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