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Matter of Balance Training Program

The Matter of Balance program is an evidence-based program being offered through SVHAP partner organizations in Santa Clara County.  SVHAP supports our member agencies to get certified and train coaching staff.

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Matter of Balance training has the following requirements:

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This program uses a volunteer Lay Leader model which utilizes trained volunteers, called coaches, to conduct the class.

Matter of Balance Training Requirements

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  • Attend 8 hours of coach training taught by master trainer(s) to earn a Matter of Balance Coach Certification.

  • Attend 2.5 hours of coach training updates annually.

  • Teach at least 2 Matter of Balance classes within one year of certification.

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The Matter of Balance Volunteer Lay Leader model significantly reduces the cost of the classes.  This means that the program can be offered more frequently and in a wider variety of settings.  With the increased availability, we are able to reach a significantly higher number of older adults.

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Guest experts work with older adults during the exercise sessions of the course to present stretching and strength building exercises.

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Upcoming Matter of Balance New Instructor Trainings

 

At this time, we do not have any trainings planned for 2021. Please check back in 2022!

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Partners and Sponsors:

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  • AACI

  • Avenidas

  • Billy DeFrank

  • City of Sunnyvale

  • City of San Jose

  • Stanford Health Care

  • San Jose State University Timpany Center

  • Public Health Department of Santa Clara County

  • Department of Aging and Adult Services of Santa Clara County

Silicon Valley Healthy Aging Partnership

senior.wellness@aaci.org

Phone Number: (408) 975-2339

SVHAP programs are made possible

thanks to a grant from Sourcewise. Click here to learn about voluntary contributions.

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