Matter of Balance is the most widely implemented fall prevention program in the country. As a participant, you will set goals to increase your activity level, make changes at home to reduce your fall risk and exercise to increase your strength and balance.
This class is full. Registration is closed.
In partnership with Healthy Peninsula, Healthy Island Project, Coastline Physical Therapy and Healthy Living for Maine the Blue Hill YMCA is offering this eight week workshop where you’ll learn to:
- View falls and fear of falling as controllable.
- Set realistic goals for increasing activity.
- Change their environments to reduce risk factors.
- Use exercise to increase strength and balance.
This class is for any adult who fears falling. It is particularly suited for people who:
- Are concerned about falls.
- Have had a fall in the past.
- Restrict activities because of concerns about falling.
- Want to improve flexibility, balance and strength.
More information about Matter of Balance workshops can be found here.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 4th – April 22nd
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Blue Hill YMCA in the Lawrence Center
Contact: Joy Bragdon (207) 374-5359 ext. 406
Registration fee: $20
