Matter of Balance
Do you have concerns about falling?
Many adults experience concerns about falling and restricting their activities.
The Matter of Balance program is designed to teach you strategies to manage falls and increase activity levels.
If you are interested in attending this 8-week program, contact one of these trained educators in Cumberland for more information.
4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences
This program is offered once or twice a year.
This program is an 8-week course offered by UT-TSU Extension Cumberland County and UT-TSU Extension Fentress County.
Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
Are you concerned about falling or limiting activities because of a fear of falling? Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program designed to help older adults gain confidence, improve balance, and stay active.
During this interactive 8-session workshop, participants learn practical strategies to reduce the risk of falls, set realistic goals for increasing activity, and practice simple exercises that improve strength and balance. The program also helps participants view falls as something that can be managed and prevented, rather than an inevitable part of aging.
Matter of Balance is ideal for older adults who:
- Are concerned about falls
- Have experienced a fall in the past
- Restrict activities due to fear of falling
- Want to improve strength, balance, and confidence
- Class Schedule: July 7, July 9, July 21, July 23, July 28, July 30, August 4, August 6
Participants will leave with valuable tools to help them remain independent, active, and engaged in their daily lives.
For more information or to register, contact the Cumberland County Extension Office at 931-484-6743.
