A Matter of Balance

Earlier this week, the Home Care Alliance trained 29 local health care professionals to teach elders to reduce their risk of falling, using a program called "A Matter of Balance." A Matter of Balance was developed at the Roybal Center at Boston University, and has been nationally recognized for it successes in getting elders to overcome a fear of falling, which in and of itself can increase a person's risk of falling - when that fear leads to reduced activity.

The timeliness of this program can not be overstated. A new CDC Study published in this week's Boston Globe only reiterates what we already know: Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma among adults over 65. Within the next few weeks, a list of MOB trainers will be posted to the Alliance's website for local senior centers and church groups to schedule a training.