September 15, 2017
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month – Events & Tips
Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits among adults 65 and older. This September, the South Arkansas Center on Aging Education Center is sponsoring the following events to keep our seniors upright and healthy:
Older Wiser Livelier Seniors (OWLS) | September 19, 2017 | Healthworks Fitness Center Conference Room | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE Event | Please call 870-881-8969 to RSVP
Connect and Learn | September 21, 2017 | Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center | 6:00 pm | Presented by Kendall Wilson, Trauma Program Manager at MCSA | FREE Event | Dinner provided by Courtyard | Please call 870-881-8969 to RSVP
Ageless Grace | September 18, 2017 | South AR Center on Aging Education Center | 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Anti-Aging Exercises Almost Anyone Can Do: 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease | FREE Event | Please call 870-881-8969 to RSVP
From the National Council on Aging, the following are 6 Tips to Prevent a Fall:
- Find a Good Balance and Exercise Program | Look to build balance, strength and flexibility. Find a program you like and bring a friend.
- Talk to Your Health Care Provider | Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling. Share your history of recent falls.
- Regularly Review Your Medications With Your Doctor or Pharmacist | Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling. Take medications only as prescribed.
- Get Your Vision and Hearing Checked Annually and Update Your Eyeglasses | Your eyes and ears are key to keeping you on your feet.
- Keep Your Home Safe | Remove tripping hazards, increase lighting, make stairs safe and install grab bars in key areas.
- Talk to Your Family Members | Enlist their support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Falls are not just a seniors’ issue.