Through Area Agency on Aging
(*Please note, this is not a one day event but an 8 week series. Class meets Mondays from 10- noon beginning October 30th and ending December 18th)
@ Asheville Community Yoga
The fear of falling is common among older adults and can increase a person’s risk of falling. A Matter of Balance provides strategies to reduce this fear and increase confidence. Learn practical information for preventing falls, exercises to improve strength and balance, tips for getting off the ground after a fall, how to improve home safety, and more in this eight-session series.
The program is designed to benefit older adults who:
- Are concerned about falls.
- Have sustained falls in the past.
- Restrict activities because of concerns about falling.
- Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength.
- Are age 60 or older, community-dwelling, and able to problem-solve.
Cost: Free for all adults ages 60+
For more information, or to Register, contact:
Brea Kuykendall
(828) 251-7438
brea@landofsky.org
