Program: A Matter of Balance – Coach Training
Location: Training is via Zoom
Schedule: The training is completed in two 4-hour sessions (over 2 days)
Duration: A total of 8 hours for the training. Workshops are led by 2 trained coaches over 8 weeks.
Group or Individual: Training can be done in a group or with an individual. (Workshops are a group of 8-12 participants.)
Kid Friendly: No
Contact: Project Enhance at projectenhance@soundgenerations.org
Program Description: 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 the fear of falling and remain active and independent.
A Matter of Balance coaches helps 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 coach needs 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.
For more information on becoming A Matter of Balance coach, please contact Project Enhance at projectenhance@soundgenerations.org
Volunteer coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls, help to identify ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase strength and balance. As a coach, you will be part of a national program and have the ability to offer and facilitate a Matter of Balance workshop in your own community.