Generations offering seminar to help older adults overcome fear of falling

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling?  Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall?  If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is the program for you.

Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself.  People who develop this fear often limit their activities which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater.  Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends.  A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.  

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

Generations, in partnership the University of Southern Indiana, is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls in Jasper. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST at St. Charles Villa Clubhouse, 3150 St. Charles St., Jasper, IN starting on August 6th and ending on September 24th. This eight-week program is offered free of charge, but pre-registration is required.  Each class is limited to 15 people.  A workbook is provided and refreshments are served. 

To register, please contact Alma Kramer at 812-888-4527.

Generations is a program of Vincennes University’s Community Services Division.