No-cost online Matter of Balance course starts in June

submitted by Joyce Williams, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

Thinking of gardening and walking outside once the warm weather stays around? The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is hosting an online workshop, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls, to help older adults prevent falls and reduce the fear of falling. This workshop can help you:

-Safely increase your physical activity level
-Learn practical strategies to manage falls
-Make easy changes at home to reduce falls
-Improve your balance and flexibility

This eight-week workshop meets weekly over Zoom starting in June. The class requires a computer or other device with Internet access and a camera. A meeting link will be sent to registered participants. There is no cost to participate in the workshop but donations are always welcome. Any adult 65 and older in Michigan can join.

A Matter of Balance workshop over Zoom
The workshop information session will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 1pm to 2pm. The eight workshop sessions will be held Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm on June 9, 16, 23, and 30, and July 7, 14, 21, and 28.

To register or for more information, call LaShawn Griffin at 800-482-1455 or email lgriffin@nkfm.org. To learn more about A Matter of Balance, visit NKFM.org/MatterofBalance. If you need special help to participate in A Matter of Balance, please let us know at least 10 days in advance when you register.

Talk to your doctor about increasing your physical activity. If you do not have a doctor because you do not have health care coverage, you can apply now for coverage, including Medicaid. Free, local enrollment help is available at LocalHelp.Healthcare.gov or by calling 800-318-2596.

The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. The NKFM provides more programs and services to more people in Michigan than any other region or state. For the past 13 years, Charity Navigator—the nation’s leading nonprofit evaluator—has recognized the NKFM with its highest rating of 4 stars for success in sound fiscal management. Learn more at NKFM.org.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.