Programs

seniors working on their balance
A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit risk factors that contribute to falling, and will help you find strength and balance exercises to reduce your chances of falling.

Resources

Find an Osher institute near you

Scan Osher's National Resource Center map to locate a lifelong learning institute in your state.

National Council on Aging

NCOA leads the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, which supports awareness and educational efforts about falls and promotes evidence-based fall prevention programs and strategies across the nation.

National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

Find news, highlights and general information about the national Osher network at this site, administered by Northwestern University.

Meet the experts

Stephen Ball, PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Stephen Ball

Professor, State Fitness Specialist

Katie Buchs Pemberton, FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Katie Buchs Pemberton

FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Naomi R. Meinertz

Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science; Extension State Specialist in Aging

Jim Meyer
Jim Meyer

Extension Engagement Specialist

Jeremiah Terrell, FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Sarah Wood, PROF, AST EXTNS
Sarah Wood

Assistant Extension Professor