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Dover-Foxcroft, Maine – Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity Community Fitness is looking for volunteers to help provide this program. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is conducted in 8 two-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem–solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise. Older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling and remain active and independent. A Matter of Balance coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls by believing that they can increase their strength, find ways to reduce falls, and protect themselves if they do fall. In addition, participants report that they have increased the amount they exercise on a regular basis. A Matter of Balance coaches need good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults. Coaches also need to be able to lead low to moderate level exercise. A training seminar for A Matter of Balance volunteer coaches will be held at Mayo Regional Hospital on January 16th and 18th from 8-12AM. If you would like to sign up for the training or want more information please call 876-4813 Community Fitness. The Coach Training Course is Free. The coaches work through a Master Trainer site which supplies all materials to teach the workshops. THIS IS TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER COACHES. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright© 1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.
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