A Matter of Balance, Otsego County, March 31-May 19

March 31, 2025 - May 19, 2025

Registration Deadline: March 24, 2025 - 05:00PM

Sheldon Place Apartments, 910 W Sheldon St, Gaylord, MI 49735

Contact: Nicole Wethington, wethingn@msu.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 is an award-winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling, increase confidence and improve activity levels among older adults.

  • 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
  • No Cost to Attend

This program is offered in partnership with NEMCSA.  

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