A Matter of Balance is an eight-week, evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.
You will:
Class #1:
Where: Oak Park Community Center; 14300 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237
When: Mondays 11am-1pm
Session 1-8: March 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
Contact: Carriece Williams (313)259-1574 ext.2009
Class #2:
Where: Hartland Senior Activity Center
9525 Highland Rd., Howell, MI 48843
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm
Sessions 1-8: April 28, 30; May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Contact: Laura Chapman or LaShawn Griffin:
(800) 482-1455 ext. 2140
Class #3:
Where: Zoom Video Class
Information Session: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 1:30-2:30pm
When: Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm
Sessions 1-8: August 6, 13, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 17, 24
Contact: Laura Chapman (734)222-9800 ext. 2140
*Only for Participants who live in Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Macomb Counties*
Need more information about the A Matter of Balance program? Want to be notified of upcoming workshops? Please email mobprogram@nkfm.org or call 734-222-9800 ext. 2140 to get started.
Taylor resident Mike Deradourian was looking to reclaim the balance he once had while teaching ballroom dancing. He wanted to start some type of “gym” program and started with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s “A Matter of Balance” (MOB) in-person class at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Taylor. Preferring the in-person to the virtual class since he is not fond of computers, Mike says he learned a lot and is ready to go again.
“The Matter of Balance class has two meanings: the matter of the balance between safety and regaining confidence in physical activities of daily life & our mindset towards these two issues. It was comprehensive and interactive. It’s a great public service and an extremely helpful class. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to age safely and “Keep Vertical” as my orthopedist advised me.”
“It boosted my energy. I’m more coordinated and my balance is better. I was able to stay mobile and get my strength back. I like to be independent and I want to stay independent. You’re never too old to get engaged with a group like MOB to stay healthy.”
