Matter of Balance Workshop planned

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.

Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls. A workbook is provided and refreshments are served.

Classes are held once a week for eight weeks lasting two hours each. The classes will take place at the Marlin Community Center, 104 Hayes Marlin on March 3 through April 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sponsored by Area Agency on Aging and is free to participants

For more information please contact Joanna Whitehouse at (254) 292-1855.