•January 24, 2024•

A Matter of Balance, an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels, is hosting a coaches training on Wednesday, February 21, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Prairie Avenue in Decatur. Lunch will be provided. Criteria for leadership include good communication skills, enthusiasm and dependability, willingness to lead a small group and interest in working with older adults. Training expectations are attend eight hours of coach training and earn A Matter of Balance Certification, attend 2.5 hours of coach training update annually and agree to coach one A Matter of Balance class within one year of certification. The classes themselves are eight two hour sessions. Classes can be held once a week for eight weeks or twice a week for four weeks. 2 coaches per 8-10 participants. To register or for more information contact Tara Voorhees at voorhees_dec@cc.dio.org or 217-428-0013.