February 24 - April 21, 2025
Matter of Balance
Milpitas Senior Center • 40 N. Milpitas Blvd Milpitas, CA 95035 Organized by City of Milpitas
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Description
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DO YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT FALLING? WE HAVE A SOLUTION: A MATTER OF BALANCEThis award-winning program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.It is an eight-week, 2-hour (In-Person) Course with two trainers/week.WORKSHOPS LED BY: Trained hospital professionals with experience working with adults, and/or by a trained peer with a strong interest in fall prevention. Classes will use role playing, videos, discussions problem solving and group activities to review.
CLASSES HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO:• Control fears of falling and how to control falls• Set realistic goals for increasing activity• Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors• Promote exercise to increase strength and balance
DESIGNED TO BENEFIT 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 ambulatory and able to problem-solve
There is 30 minutes of evidence-based exercises, which begins in session 3 and continue each week.
Please note: - No class on 3/31
Activity Other Category
Enrichment
Location
Barbara Lee Senior Center, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.
Prerequisites
Senior Center Membership
Age and Gender
Ages 50-255 · Co-Ed