‘Matter of Balance’ helps seniors avoid fear of falls
Posted By David Boraks On September 15, 2014 @ 11:39 am In Health & Fitness calendar | Comments Disabled
[1]HUNTERSVILLE – Pauline from Huntersville said the North Mecklenburg Senior Center’s “A Matter of Balance” class helped overcome her fear of falling. Edith of Charlotte aid the program helped get her balance back. And Jean, also from Huntersville, says the classes made her stronger and gave her more confidence to get out again and socialize.
A new round of the “Matter of Balance” workshops will run Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 24, to Oct. 17. The four-week, eight-session program is free, but those interested in attending are urged to register now since space is limited.
“‘A Matter of Balance’ is an award winning program designed to teach seniors how to manage and avoid falls, thereby increasing their activity levels,” North Mecklenburg Senior Center Director Joanne Ahern said. “I urge those who fear falling, or have fallen in the past, to attend this worthwhile program.”
The workshop is presented in eight two hour sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Attendees will learn to control falls, set goals for increasing their activity, make changes in their lives to reduce the risks of falls at home, and learn exercises to increase their strength and balance.
The program is based on Boston University’s award winning study “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls” and has been recognized by the federal Administration on Aging. It is co-sponsored by the Centralina Area Agency on Aging, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Centers.
Those wishing to attend are urged to contact the center, located at 16601 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, as soon as possible, by calling 704-875-1270 so they can register for the sessions.
The North Mecklenburg Senior Center, a member agency of the United Way, is one of four centers operated by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Centers Inc. whose mission is to enrich the lives of seniors through programs and services that will improve their health and wellness, decrease their loneliness and isolation, and provide social, economic and educational opportunities. It is a nonprofit organization which operates for the benefit all senior adults in the community, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.
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