A Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention

'A Matter of Balance': Award-winning fall prevention program, FREE and open to the public.

Do you have concerns about falling? You're not alone. 25% of older adults age 65+ experience falls annually; 37% of which lead to injuries requiring medical attention or mobility restriction. Join trained instructors from Carquinez Village for this 3rd annual, 4-week, 8-session program at the JFK Library in Vallejo.
 
Classes meet every Tuesday & Thursday for 4 weeks, 1pm - 3pm, Starting October 20th.

SPACE LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS! Wait list available once class is full. 
 ** You must commit to at least 6 of the 8 sessions to complete the program.

In this 4-week course, you will learn to:

• View falls as controllable
• Set goals for increasing activity
• Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
• Exercise in ways designed to increase strength & balance

Who should attend?

• Anyone concerned about falls
• Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
• Anyone who has fallen in the past
• Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns