Falls Prevention Awareness Week
The National Council on Aging's 17th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week focuses on From Awareness to Action.
NCOA, the Falls Free Initiative, and partners have spent the last 15 years educating and engaging with older adults about falls prevention through evidence-based programming and enlisting support from health care providers, community resources, friends, and family. We know that preventing falls is possible, and we want to empower older adults to take action and reduce their risk of falling.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization is pleased to offer several special programs during the week of September 23-27, 2024 to support fall prevention in our community.
There are six easy steps you can take to prevent falls.
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Find a balance or exercise program
Yoga for Balance: Support Your Stability & Mobility
With Heather Quinn from Little Bird Yoga Studio
2-2:45pm Monday, September 23 at Betty Ehart (Call 505-662-8920 to register)
2-2:45pm Thursday, September 26 at White Rock (Call 505-672-2034 to register)
Extension Get Fit
With Desaree Jimenez from the NMSU-LA Extension Office
Most Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11:00am at Betty Ehart (No registration needed)
For more info call 505-662-2656 or email deswhitf@nmsu.edu
See our Ongoing Activities for regular exercise classes that build stability, strength, and flexibility.
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2. Take an evidence-based class
A Matter of Balance: Evidence Based Fall Prevention Course
With Kate Cleveland, Bernadette Lauritzen, and Judy Lovejoy
9:30-11:30am Mondays & Wednesdays at White Rock (Starts Monday, September 23)
FREE (Call 505-672-2034 to register)
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3. Learn about osteoporosis & bone health
Lunch & Learn: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
With Desaree Jimenez from the NMSU-LA Extension Office
12:15-1pm Tuesday, September 24 at White Rock (Call 505-672-2034 to register)
12:15-1pm Thursday, September 26 at Betty Ehart (Call 505-662-8920 to register)
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4. Keep your home safe
Fall Proof Your Home
Q&A with Case Manager Stacy Frers
1-2:00pm Wednesday, September 25 at White Rock (Call 505-672-2034 to register)
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5. Talk to your doctor
Discuss ways to support your bone health and reduce your falls risk at your next appointment.
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6. Assess your risk of falling
Complete the Falls Free CheckUp here during the week of September 23-27.
Once you have completed your checkup, stop by the front desk at either center to tell us your score OR one step you can take to prevent falls to get a goodie for taking action towards falls prevention!
Remember, most falls are preventable!