Fall Prevention Programs
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Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but they are not inevitable.
Fall prevention programs for older adults teach practical strategies to build skills and confidence, and include balance and core exercises designed to improve stability and mobility.
A Matter of Balance
Many people experience fear of falling as they age. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is proven to reduce this fear and increase activity.
Developed at the Roybal Center at Boston University, A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized balance and fall prevention program. The program empowers older adults to live confident, coordinated, and independent lives.
In eight 2-hour sessions, trained coaches lead participants in activities designed to help participants to:
- Identify and address fall risks and view falls and fear of falling as controllable
- Learn balance and core exercises to improve strength, stability and coordination
- Develop realistic goals and personal strategies to increase activity and avoid falls
A Matter of Balance is offered in senior and community centers throughout King County. Contact deidred@soundgenerations.org for more information.
Want to become a Coach for A Matter of Balance? Leading A Matter of Balance classes is a fun and fulfilling way to help build skills, knowledge, and resilience in your community—no special background required! Contact deidred@soundgenerations.org for more information.
“A Matter of Balance was most helpful – it made me more aware of what can be done to assure safety at home… Great to share and learn!“
“We feel stronger and in more control of our bodies.”
“I’m already noticing a difference in my physical being. I’m sure I’m a little more mobile than I had been and plan to continue these exercises. Hopefully, I’ll be jumping over the moon – soon!”
EnhanceFitness
EnhanceFitness is a fun, social and arthritis-friendly group exercise class proven to reduce fall risk. See how EnhanceFitness can help you or a loved one prevent falls. We can’t wait to meet you!
For Fall Prevention Awareness Month (September) and in celebration of their shared mission, EnhanceFitness and StrongerMemory, a widely used, free resource that helps older adults support memory and executive function, are introducing a newly curated fall prevention themed reading selections, writing prompts, and brain health activities. Along with quick arithmetic exercises, these activities invite older adults to reflect creatively on their experiences, celebrate their strengths, and take small, meaningful steps toward preserving their health, through the lens of movement and mindfulness.
Together, EnhanceFitness and StrongerMemory provide a whole-person path to aging well, grounded in movement, memory, and a sense of purpose.
Other Fall Prevention Programs
There is a fun and effective fall prevention program for everyone, offered throughout King County.
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