Johnston County Public Health Department

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Johnston County
Public Health Department

517 N. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: (919) 989-5200

Hours:
  Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Public Health Director:
  Dr. Marilyn Pearson

Clinic Fax Numbers:
  Medical Records: 919-989-5278
  Primary Care: 919-989-5279
  Epidemiology: 919-989-5287
  Family Planning:  919-989-5266
  Maternity:  919-989-5266
  Child Health: 919-989-5199
  WIC: 919-989-5298

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Johnston County North Carolina


A Matter of Balance Classes for Older Adults


 

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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.

This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

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
  • adults age 60 or older, community-dwelling and able to problem solve


The class meets once a week for 8 weeks. Each class is 2 hours.


For questions or to see about upcoming class series, please call the Johnston County Public Health Department at (919) 989-5200.


A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Volunteer Lay Leader Model ©2006


This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright ©1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.


A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model

Recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging, 2006, American Society on Aging.
A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model was developed by a grant from the Administration on Aging (#90AM2780).

 

2024 A Matter of Balance Class Dates

One class with eight sessions will be offered in Fall, 2024:

  • Session One:  Tuesday, October 29, 2024
  • Session Two:  Thursday, October 31, 2024
  • Session Three:  Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  • Session Four:  Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • Session Five:  Tuesday, November 12, 2024
  • Session Six:  Thursday, November 14, 2024
  • Session Seven:  Tuesday, November 19, 2024
  • Session Eight:  Thursday, November 21, 2024

 

 

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Page last updated on:  September 11, 2024