Matter of Balance

About Camp

Do you have concerns about falling? We have a solution: A Matter Of BalanceThis award-winning program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.It is an eight-week (in-person) course with two trainers per week.Classes help participants learn to:• Control fears of falling and how to control falls• Set realistic goals for increasing activity• Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors• Promote exercise to increase strength and balanceDesigned to benefit adults who:• Are concerned about falls• Have sustained a fall in the past• Restrict activities because of concerns about falling• Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength• Are ambulatory and able to problem-solveA Matter of Balance: • Program provides eight – two hour (in-person) sessions up to 12 older adults• Classes use role playing, videos, discussions, problem solving, and group activities to review fear of falling.• Participants learn to make good decisions with use of assertiveness training and cognitive restructuring.• There is 30 minutes of evidence-based exercises, which begins in session 3 and continue each week.Workshops led by: Trained hospital professionals with experience working with adults, and/or by a trained peer with a strong interest in fall prevention.