The partners for A Matter of Balance include:

A Matter of Balance was identified as an action, that when combined with other actions in our community, has a reasonable chance of making a difference in healthy living across the lifespan outcomes in Yancey County. This is a new program in our community.

The customers for this evidence-based program are older adults and individuals at a higher risk of falling. A Matter of Balance aims to make a difference at the individual and interpersonal change levels. Implementation will take place at the Yancey County Library.

The High Country Area Agency on Aging hired a Health Promotion Specialist in November. The Health Promotion Specialist will begin implementingn A Matter of Balance classes across the high country service area in 2023.

A matter of balance had 27 regular participants in 2023. Classes were held at the Sizzilin' Summer Series, The Yancey County Senior Center, and the Yancey County Public Library. All classes had great attendance numbers.

At the end of 2023 classes paused due to a change in staff.