A Matter of Balance Workshop
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 A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized program designed to reduce the fear of falling and encourage physical activity. The workshop is conducted over eight sessions, meeting weekly or twice weekly for two hours per session. Meetings are led by trained volunteer leaders.
 Participants learn to:

• View falls as something they can control

• Set goals and increase their activity levels

• Make changes around the home to reduce fall risks

• Exercise to increase strength and balance

• Become proactive self-managers in reducing their own risk for falls

 A Matter of Balance can help you if:

• You are 60 or older

• You have fallen in the past or are fearful about falling

• You don't do some things you enjoy because you fear falling

• You would like to be more flexible, stronger, and have better balance

Does it work?  A Matter of Balance is an award-winning, evidence-based falls intervention. Participants report more control over factors that could cause them to fall, increased exercise and activity levels, and fewer falls. Participants feel more comfortable talking about the fear of falling and plan to continue exercising. 98% of participants would recommend A Matter of Balance to their friends and loved ones.
What Participants Say About A Matter of Balance

• "I have become more outgoing and confident in social activities."  (F, 80-84)

• "This was a great class! It was very informative and the leaders made it fun!" (F, 70-74)

• "I now plan to exercise. The exercises seemed too simple at first but now

• I see them as quite beneficial and good to do." (M, 75-79)

• "Great instructors! Their enthusiasm kept me coming - all very convinced of the importance of each part of the class." (F, 70-74)

• "I feel more energetic in whatever I am up to." (M, 80-84)

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Volunteer Lay Leader Model © 2006. This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright © 1999, Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.