Matter of Balance

Matter of Balance is a multi-session program designed to improve balance to manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants can expect to learn how to view falls as controllable; set goals to increase activity; improve balance, flexibility. and strength; and assess one's home so that it is set up to reduce falls. The program time is 2 hours per session, once a week for 8 weeks.

This program is designed for patients 60 years of age and older.

During the class, participants learn to:

• View falls as controllable
• Set goals for increasing activity
• Improve balance, flexibility & strength
• Make changes at home to reduce fall risk

This class is suitable for older adults who:

• Are concerned about falls
• Have fallen or are at risk for falls
• Want to increase activity and exercise
• Can walk independently (may use cane)

Note: This class not suited for people with dementia

This class is available to UC Davis Health members only.