A Matter of Balance is an eight-week, evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.
You will:
Workshop #1
Pearl Wright Senior Center
21131 Garden Lane
Ferndale, MI 48220
Tuesdays, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Sessions 1-8: April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 14, 21, 28; June 4
Workshop #2
Radcliff Center
1751 Radcliff St.
Garden City, MI 48135
Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Sessions 1-8: April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7
Workshop #3
Hartland Senior Activity Center
9525 Highland Rd.
Howell, MI 48843
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sessions 1-8: April 30; May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Workshop #4
Pittsfield Charter Township Parks and Recreation
701 W. Ellsworth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sessions 1-8: May 6, 13, 20; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1
Workshop #5
Livonia Senior Center
15218 Farmington Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
Tuesdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Sessions 1-8: May 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2
Taylor resident Mike Deradourian was looking to reclaim the balance he once had while teaching ballroom dancing. He wanted to start some type of “gym” program and started with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s “A Matter of Balance” (MOB) in-person class at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Taylor. Preferring the in-person to the virtual class since he is not fond of computers, Mike says he learned a lot and is ready to go again.
“The Matter of Balance class has two meanings: the matter of the balance between safety and regaining confidence in physical activities of daily life & our mindset towards these two issues. It was comprehensive and interactive. It’s a great public service and an extremely helpful class. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to age safely and “Keep Vertical” as my orthopedist advised me.”
“It boosted my energy. I’m more coordinated and my balance is better. I was able to stay mobile and get my strength back. I like to be independent and I want to stay independent. You’re never too old to get engaged with a group like MOB to stay healthy.”
