ATLANTIC, IA – Cass County Public Health has immediate openings for the current session of “A Matter of Balance.” The free class is designed to help decrease falls and help older adults manage their fears about falling. Though the class officially begins the first week of November, there are still slots available for interested participants. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program to help older adults learn to manage their concerns about falling, make changes to reduce the risk of falling, and increase their physical activity. It includes 8 weekly two-hour sessions for a small group of 8-12 participants led by trained facilitators.

Cass County Public Health has been offering this program since 2018 because falls among adults aged 65 and older are common, costly, and preventable. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older, with 1 in 4 older adults reporting falling every year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults ages 65 and older.

For more information, or to sign up now, call Cass County Public Health at 712-243-7443.