'A Matter of Balance' Class, January-February 2024

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Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. ‘A Matter of Balance’ is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina and Prisma Health will lead a 4-week class covering the ‘A Matter of Balance’ program.

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

If you have questions, contact:

Lara Peck, (803) 434-6231, Lara.Peck@prismahealth.org
or Michael Simmons, (803) 731-9823, Michael@biaofsc.com

Information on Upcoming Class:
Class 1 - Tuesday, Jan 9
Class 2 – Thursday, Jan 11
Class 3 - Tuesday, Jan 16
Class 4 - Thursday, Jan 18
Class 5 - Tuesday, Jan 23
Class 6 - Thursday,  Jan 25
Class 7 – Tuesday, Jan 30
Class 8 - Thursday, Feb 1

Location :
Prisma Health Richland Campus
9 Medical Park Dr.
Classroom #130
Columbia, SC 29203

Start: 2:00PM
End: 4:00pm

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