GIVE THE GIFT OF CONNECTION This Giving Tuesday & Throughout the Holiday Season
GIVE THE GIFT OF CONNECTION
This Giving Tuesday & Throughout the Holiday Season
Your generosity makes a difference all year long!
Give Today. Make a Difference All Year.
Every day, Connections Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and family caregivers find the support, resources, and connections they need to live with dignity and independence.
Your Giving Tuesday and year-end donation helps make that possible. Contributions support the programs and services that help older adults age where they live, stay connected to their communities, and make the most of every stage of life.
YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
Whether you give a little or a lot, your generosity helps strengthen the connections that make our communities better places to age.
MATTER OF BALANCE--Creston IA
Join our friends at Union Public Health for a Matter of Balance Class. A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program designed to help community-dwelling older adults reduce fear of falling, improve activity levels, and enhance safety at home
Program Overview
Goal: Empower participants to view falls as controllable, set realistic activity goals, make small home safety changes, and build strength and balance through exercise
Format:
• Eight two hour classes in small groups (8–12 participants)
• Led by trained coaches in a community or remote setting
• Includes group discussions, role play, exercise training, home safety evaluations, and personal action planning
Target Audience:
Adults who have reduced activity due to fear of falling, may have experienced a fall, can problem solve, and live independently
Key Components
• Fall awareness & mindset shift: Learn to see falls as preventable and manageable
• Activity goals: Set and track realistic goals to increase movement
• Home safety: Identify and reduce fall risks in your environment
• Exercise training: Strengthen muscles, improve coordination, and enhance balance
• Support & motivation: Peer support, assertiveness training, and positive strategies for change
Expected Outcomes
• Improved falls efficacy and fall management
• Increased physical activity and exercise levels
• Greater confidence and independence
To register for the class please call Union County Public Health at 641-782-3545
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MATTER OF BALANCE--Creston IA
Join our friends at Union Public Health for a Matter of Balance Class. A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program designed to help community-dwelling older adults reduce fear of falling, improve activity levels, and enhance safety at home
Program Overview
Goal: Empower participants to view falls as controllable, set realistic activity goals, make small home safety changes, and build strength and balance through exercise
Format:
• Eight two hour classes in small groups (8–12 participants)
• Led by trained coaches in a community or remote setting
• Includes group discussions, role play, exercise training, home safety evaluations, and personal action planning
Target Audience:
Adults who have reduced activity due to fear of falling, may have experienced a fall, can problem solve, and live independently
Key Components
• Fall awareness & mindset shift: Learn to see falls as preventable and manageable
• Activity goals: Set and track realistic goals to increase movement
• Home safety: Identify and reduce fall risks in your environment
• Exercise training: Strengthen muscles, improve coordination, and enhance balance
• Support & motivation: Peer support, assertiveness training, and positive strategies for change
Expected Outcomes
• Improved falls efficacy and fall management
• Increased physical activity and exercise levels
• Greater confidence and independence
To register for the class please call Union County Public Health at 641-782-3545
MATTER OF BALANCE--Creston IA
Join our friends at Union Public Health for a Matter of Balance Class. A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program designed to help community-dwelling older adults reduce fear of falling, improve activity levels, and enhance safety at home
Program Overview
Goal: Empower participants to view falls as controllable, set realistic activity goals, make small home safety changes, and build strength and balance through exercise
Format:
• Eight two hour classes in small groups (8–12 participants)
• Led by trained coaches in a community or remote setting
• Includes group discussions, role play, exercise training, home safety evaluations, and personal action planning
Target Audience:
Adults who have reduced activity due to fear of falling, may have experienced a fall, can problem solve, and live independently
Key Components
• Fall awareness & mindset shift: Learn to see falls as preventable and manageable
• Activity goals: Set and track realistic goals to increase movement
• Home safety: Identify and reduce fall risks in your environment
• Exercise training: Strengthen muscles, improve coordination, and enhance balance
• Support & motivation: Peer support, assertiveness training, and positive strategies for change
Expected Outcomes
• Improved falls efficacy and fall management
• Increased physical activity and exercise levels
• Greater confidence and independence
To register for the class please call Union County Public Health at 641-782-3545
