Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.
Matter of Balance leader training will be hosted in Rochester this spring!
Here are the details:
- What: Matter of Balance leader training
- Where: Rochester, MN (specific location TBD)
- Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2023
- Time: 8am-4:30pm**
- Cost: estimated $175 – (FSR will cover this training cost)
- What is included: All materials required to be a leader (coach handbook, dvd's, participant handbook - printed and pdf) and lunch.
- Taught by: Matter of Balance Master Trainer, Jennifer Holbein
Lunch will be provided and sponsored by the Mayo Clinic Trauma Center; order menu TBD.
For your information, to remain a leader, you will be required to teach the course two (2) times within the first year of your training and one (1) time every year beyond your first. There are no additional fees to maintain your license; Jenny Holbein holds a master trainer credential and will manage your fidelity to the program, including a fidelity check once during your first course. The course needs to be co-led by two (2) trained leaders; we have a growing network of trained leaders for you to collaborate with in order to successfully deliver the program!
**At least 6 participant leaders will need to be signed up to hold this class.
Thank you for your time, patience, and desire to provide this program to our community!
