Manage Concerns About Falls

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning workshop series designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Lake City Seniors will host the eight-session series at the Lake City Community Center starting Monday, September 11th and running through November 6th.  The workshop meets Mondays 1-3pm.  The workshop will no meet on Monday, October 9th.

The workshop is free, but does require pre-registration to participate.  To register contact Akira at 206-268-6740 or by email at akirao@soundgenerations.

A Matter of Balance emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • view falls as controllable
  • set goals for increasing activity
  • make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • exercise to increase strength and balance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • anyone concerned about falls
  • anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
  • anyone who has fallen in the past
  • anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns