By Shannon Shepherd
and Emily Christ
Health and Human Science Educators, Purdue Extension

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. “A Matter of Balance” is an award-winning, evidence-based fall prevention program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

Participants will learn how to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, exercises to increase strength and balance.

Who Should Attend

Anyone should attend if they are concerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, have fallen in the past, or who have restricted activities because of falling concerns.

To register to attend “A Matter of Balance,” contact Shannon Shepherd, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County, health and human science educator, by calling (574) 372-2340 or by emailing [email protected]. This program is limited to 12 participants.

“A Matter of Balance” will be held at the North Webster Community Public Library, 110 E. North St., North Webster. There is a $25 registration fee to participate in this program. Two sessions will be held every Monday, beginning Oct. 7 until Nov. 25.

Classes will be two hours and will begin at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. When registering, indicate if you are registering for the morning or afternoon session. Registration ends Sept. 30.