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Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. To find out about A Matter of Balance class nearest you please contact: Debra Laine at dlaine@ardc.org or click here. For more detailed information click here. |
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| Seeking Members to Serve on the Advisory Committee on Aging The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) is seeking persons to serve on the Advisory Committee on Aging. The Committee guides the activites of the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging. Persons age 60+ are especially encouraged to apply. For more information or for an application, contact Kara Edwards at 218-529-7520 |
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| A collection of VHS and DVD videos, books, resource manuals, computer CD-ROM software and simulations are available for checkout by contacting the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging in Duluth, Minnesota. Many of these resources were purchased through federal grants, some were donated and others have been purchased with other local or state monies. Click here to view the catalog |
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