An 8-session fall prevention series, "A Matter of Balance", will be offered in October 2023. The program is an evidence-based, instructor led, series of classes which includes education on how to be proactive before a fall occurs and includes exercises to strengthen weak muscles and improve balance to decrease fall risk.

The program will be held at the Penland Senior Center, located at 69 Alpine Street in Murphy, NC. Classes will be held twice weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) for four weeks beginning on October 5th and ending October 31rst.

Classes are free, but pre-registration is required. Please visit our events page here to pre-register for this series. There are limited participant spots so early registration is suggested.

For questions, please email Marlana Baker at marlana_baker@ncsu.edu or call (828)837-2210 extension 5.