Stephens Hospital to hold balance class beginning April 4

NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital will offer “Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls” — a program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
The program will be held froom 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, April 4 through May 23 in the Harper Conference Center of the Ripley Medical Building, 193 Main St.

Judy Green from the SMH physical rehabilitation department for this program consisting of eight, two-hour sessions and using group discussion, problem solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise. Older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce the fear of falling and remain active and independent.
Registration is required. For more information, call 207-744-6160. To register, visit www.wmh.coursestorm.com