Concerns about Falling Class Offered to Seniors

Saint Luke’s Hospital and Clay County Senior Services will be offering a class for seniors called A Matter of Balance. The class will take place on Mondays beginning June 6.

A Matter of Balance is an evidence based program to help older adults reduce their fear of falling by setting goals to increase activity levels, encourage small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and teach ways to exercise to increase strength and balance.

The class will be held every Monday for eight weeks, and participants must be able to commit to all eight sessions. Seniors can call 816-635-0466 to reserve a space in the class.

A Matter of Balance is free to the public and there will be snacks and reward incentives for participation. The class will take place on Mondays from Jun 6 – July 25 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm at the Kearney Senior Center, 600 N. Jefferson St. in Kearney.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story