A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. The program includes 8 two-hour sessions for a small group led by trained facilitators, Maria Francis and Ann Church promoted by the New Mexico Department of Health, Injury & Behavioral Epidemiology Bureau.
Many older adults experience a fear of falling that often limits your activities. This fear can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. New Mexico experiences a much higher than norm, death after experiencing a fall. In fact New Mexico is 1.7 times the national average.
Matter of Balance addresses the fear of falling plus provides a program of exercises designed to assist senior stay active, may of whom
The program consists of 8 two-hour sessions with two coaches. Classes are limited to 20 participants. Classes are offered at various locations in Santa Fe and Los Alamos.
To provide services and support to senior who wish to age in place.
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