A Matter of Balance

Instructor: VCU Health
Ages: Adult (60+ suggested)
8-week session
Class size: 12
Group Exercise Studio

A Matter of Balance is an evidenced-based, award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling, increase confidence, and improve activity levels.

Coaches from VCU Health lead interactive sessions to include group discussion, gentle exercise, and practice of problem-solving strategies to reduce the risk of falling. 

Participants learn: 

-To view falls and the fear of falling as controllable

-To set realistic goals for increasing activity

-To change their environment to reduce fall risk hazards

-To promote exercise to increase strength, coordination, and balance

Participants should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing, stable footwear such as sneakers, and be able to walk and stand. The use of walking aids such as canes and walkers is allowed.