SHAMOKIN - LIFE Geisinger Kulpmont physical therapy staff recently taught a Matter of Balance course to residents of the Harold E. Thomas High Rise, 170 E. Dewart St.
Matter of Balance is an eight-week course designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. During each two-hour session, the coaches educate participants to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing daily activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk and exercise to increase strength and balance.
For more information about the Matter of Balance program, including how to schedule a course, call Alice Erdly, LIFE Geisinger rehab supervisor and Matter of Balance coach, at (866)230-6465.