Have you turned down
a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about
falling? Have you cut down on a favorite
activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About
Falls is a program for you.
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. A Matter of Balance can help people
improve their quality of life and remain independent.
A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of
falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants 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.
Horn Memorial Public
Health is offering A Matter of Balance:
Managing Concerns About Falls on Mondays & Thursdays, September 6tH
through October 1st, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Horn Memorial Hospital Conference
Room 3. The Program is free will donation to help pay
for materials. A workbook is provided
and refreshments are served.
Please call Erin Dausel at 712-364-7311 to
register.
