A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. This program utilizes volunteer coaches to teach the eight two-hour sessions.
Classes help participants learn to:
- view falls and fear of falling as controllable
- set realistic goals for increasing activity
- change their environment to reduce fall risk factors
- promote exercise to increase strength and balance
Designed to benefit community-dwelling older adults who:
- are concerned about falls
- have sustained a fall in the past
- restrict activities because of concerns about falling
- are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength
- are age 60 or older, ambulatory and able to problem solve
Participants showed improvement in the following areas:
- Falls Efficacy
- Falls Management
- Falls Control
- Exercise Level
- Monthly Falls
Participant satisfaction:
- 97% are more comfortable talking about fear of falling
- 97% feel comfortable increasing activity
- 99% plan to continue exercising
- 98% would recommend A Matter of Balance
Click on your county below to find classes in your area or contact us for more information.
A Matter of Balance Volunteer Lay
Leader Model
MaineHealth’s Partnership for Healthy Aging
Used and adapted by permission of Boston University
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Last update: Thursday, March 15, 2012
