ESCANABA — The Michigan State University Extension will be offering the newly revised Virtual Matter of Balance program to assist older adults with concerns about falling and balance.

Falling is a major concern for many people as they get older and the fear of falling often acts as a restriction to activities, impeding quality of life. “Matter of Balance ” is an award-winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling, manage falls and increase activity levels. The program is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday starting Jan. 10 until March 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. in a virtual setting using Zoom.

The program is designed to help people:

– View falls as controllable.

– Set goals for increasing activity.

– Make changes to reduce fall risks at home

– Exercise to increase strength and balance

If you are worried about falling, interested in improving balance, want to know more about becoming more flexible, or getting stronger, you can email Anita Carter at carte356@msu.edu for more information and register or go to : https://events.anr.msu.edu/

The program is free, but space is limited. Registration is required. You will need to have the ability to use video and audio to participate in this class.

For more information, contact Anita Carter at carte356@msu.edu.