NFND 59684 - A Matter of Balance (Harris County Public Health)

Course Description

Note: A participant workbook, handouts and refreshments are provided

A Matter of Balance is a program given by Harris County Public Health in collaboration with San Jacinto College. This program is based on the Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance, Copyright 1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University. The sessions are divided into eight weeks, Session1: Introduction to the Program; Session 2: Exploring Thoughts and Concerns About Falling; Session 3: Exercise and Fall Prevention; Session 4: Assertiveness and Fall Prevention; Session 5: Managing Concerns About Falling; Session 6: Recognizing Fall-ty Habits; Session 7: Recognizing Fall Hazards in the Home and Community; Session 8: Practicing No Fall-ty Habits/Putting It All Together.