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*Due to a website update, the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance has lost any registrations made before August 1. The current class is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist or notifications for future workshops: rto@marymount.edu.
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. The Virtual Matter of Balance falls prevention program is an evidence-based cognitive restructuring program that meets for 2 hours a week for 9 weeks. We focus on how we view falling, our fears of falling, strategies for preventing a fall and invite participation in gentle exercises.
During the class, participants learn to:
View falls as controllable
Set goals for increasing activity
Make changes to reduce fall risk at home
Exercise to increase strength and balance
Time & Location: Sep 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Enrollment in the Virtual Matter of Balance program requires a 9-week commitment and participation with your device camera on.
The Matter of Balance program meets once a week for 9 weeks every Thursday from 10am to 12pm from Thursday, September 5 to Thursday, October 31, 2024.
There is a class minimum of 8 and maximum of 12. Once the minimum is met, a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Once the maximum is met, we will create a waitlist.
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Closed for weather
Due to frigid temperatures and icy conditions, Kensington Clubs and Kesher Cafe will be closed for in-person programming for the remainder of this week, January 22, 23, and 24. Programs will be held virtually on Zoom. All KC and Kesher Cafe members are invited to participate and can find the Zoom link in their email.
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