Fear of falling may trip your mind and feet. From July 7 through August 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Sequoia, ComForCare Coaches Clifford Shaw and Sheryl Javier will teach A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls. Developed by MaineHealth’s Partnership for Healthy Aging and used and adapted by Boston University, the sessions cover:
• Exploring your thoughts and concerns about falling
• Exercises and fall prevention
• Assertiveness and fall prevention
• Managing your concerns about falling
• Recognizing fall-ty habits
• Identifying fall hazards in your home and community
• Practicing no fall-ty habits fall prevention
For the classes, wear comfortable clothing. If you use a walker, you can also join the class. The cost is $10 per person for all eight sessions. At the first session, pay by cash or with checks payable to ComForCare. You will receive a workbook as part of the class. Refreshments are provided. One class builds upon another. You are asked to commit to all eight classes. The class is limited to 12 participants.
Clifford Shaw, CEO of ComForCare, a non-medical home-care company, completed the coach certificate for A Matter of Balance in 2024. Clifford says he took the training when he noticed that fear of falling prevents many older adults from social interactions. Clifford says, “This lack of in person connection with family and friends increases isolation and depression. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.”
Register now for “A Matter of Balance,” online at https://vmavillages.vgcc.club (by clicking on Register for Programs) or call 408-238-4029.
