Matter of Balance
Florida Health Care Plans is pleased to announce a program called A MATTER OF BALANCE. It is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels and balance.
Who should attend?
- anyone concerned about falls
- anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility & strength
- anyone who has fallen in the past
- anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
What will you learn?
- how to view falls as controllable
- how to set goals for increasing activity
- how to make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- how to exercise to increase strength and balance
This 8 week class is open to both men and women of any age and is currently being offered at various FHCP facility locations. FHCP will cover this program for FHCP members in the FHCP Preferred Fitness Program. A nominal fee will be charged for individuals who are not members of our Preferred Fitness Program.
If you know of someone who would benefit from this program, please forward this information to them. FHCP members should call 386 / 760-6063 about A MATTER OF BALANCE.
Here is what some of our members are saying about the program:
| “I have been doing the Matter of Balance exercises faithfully and I can get up out of a chair without as much effort as previously.” Liz Peeney, age group 80-84 |  |
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“Due to what I learned in the Matter of Balance class, I had an outside railing installed at the back entrance of my home. Both my wife and I wonder how we ever got in the back door before the railing was installed.” Bill Hendrickson, age group 85-89 |
“Most important was holding the Matter of Balance classes at the Florida Health Care Plans facility in Edgewater.” Cathy D’Amore, age group 80-84
“Matter of Balance helped me become more aware of the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle in my retirement.” Annya Koszas, age group 65-69
“I would highly recommend the Matter of Balance classes to all senior citizens.” Robert Richards,
age group 80-84
“Our age group needs all the help it can get. We want to stay independent as long as we can. The Matter of Balance class was helpful.” Roma Chute, age group 80-84