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Falls Prevention: “From Awareness to Action” Workshop
September 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am EDT
National Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 23 – 27, 2024
Join Jo Anne and Joe Harrison-Becker for a workshop, “From Awareness to Action”
Falls are not an inevitable part of aging, but the number of older Americans who fall and suffer serious injuries has soared. Each year, one in every three adults ages 65 or older falls and 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries. Without proper information, the risk of falling increases with each decade of life.
Topics Included in the Workshop:
Falls Facts and Stats
Potential Risks for Falls in Older Adults – Self-Assessment
- Physical
- Psychological/Emotional
- Personal
- Activity-Related
- Environmental
Making Changes to Prevent Falls
Evidence-based Exercises for Falls Prevention - Balance
- Core
- Endurance
- Strength
- Tai Chi
How Mindfulness and Falls Prevention Go Hand-in-Hand
To register for this workshop
A sign-up sheet is located in the Great Hall
Or Email
bonnie@gracewindsor.org