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A Matter of Balance - OCES Holds Award-Winning Program at The Pinehills in Plymouth
OCES is a non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County.
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and as a result restrict their activities. In response, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, recently presented "A Matter of Balance", an award-winning program at The Pinehills in Plymouth.
Donna-Marie Forand, Healthy Living Coordinator at OCES organized A Matter of Balance, an eight-session program designed to help participants minimize the impact of falls and increase activity levels, at the Pinehills. OCES' Matter of Balance coaches, Chrisline Denis and Primma-Latise Murry led the well-received program.
A Matter of Balance program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Older adults participating in the program learned how to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
"This program is ideal for anyone who has fallen in the past, restricted their activities, or is concerned about falls, and interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength," explained Ms. Forand.
To learn more about A Matter of Balance programs, including how you can schedule a presentation for your organization, visit www.ocesma.org or contact OCES at 508-584-1561.
