'A Matter of Balance' Class, August 2023
The current class is full and registration is closed. If you're interested in attending the next MOB course, please contact Michael Simmons by phone at (803) 731-9823 or email at Michael@biaofsc.com to be placed on the list for the next class.
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. ‘A Matter of Balance’ is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina and Prisma Health will lead a 4-week class covering the ‘A Matter of Balance’ program. The class will start on Wednesday, August 16, and meet every Wednesday and Friday until September 8. Each class session will meet from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Prisma Health Richland Campus.
You will learn to:
View falls as controllable
Set goals for increasing activity
Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
Exercise to increase strength and balance
Who should attend?
Anyone concerned about falls
Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
Anyone who has fallen in the past
Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
If you have questions, contact:
Lara Peck, (803) 434-6231, Lara.Peck@prismahealth.org
or Michael Simmons, (803) 731-9823, Michael@biaofsc.com
Information on Upcoming Class:
August 16 – September 8, 2023
Meets every Wednesday and Friday
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Prisma Health Richland, 9 Medical Park Dr., Columbia, SC 29203
Classroom 130