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Many older adults have concerns about falling and limiting their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels. The program consists of eight, 2-hour classes and focuses on simple plans to manage falls. Admission is Free, but registration is required because class size is limited.
Classes will be held on Mondays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm from September 24 - November 12th at White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd. Dallas 75228.
Participants will learn to: See that falls are preventable; set goals for increasing activity; makes changes to lessen chances of falling at home; Improve movement, balance and strength.
Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls; anyone interested in improving balance, movement and strength; anyone who has had a fall in the past; anyone who has changed their activities because of concerns for failling.
This program is presented by Texas Health Resources, Community Council, Area Agency on Aging and the Dallas Public Library.