Updated: Virtual Matter of Balance Workshop

By on August 22, 2024

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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.

Register

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