https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/news/fall-prevention-awareness-week/article_38197cd4-166d-11ec-96d5-3fa50223461d.html
Reprint from Coastal Breeze
The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. One thing that’s still the same? Falling is NOT a normal part of aging.
Step Smart is committed to empowering all older adults in Southwest Florida to age well and stay falls free. They are partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 20 through September 24, 2021.
This is a perfect opportunity for older adults and caregivers in our hometown to learn how to prevent falls and take steps to reduce their risk.
Join us September 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM for the Virtual Injury Prevention Live Webinar to learn how you or an older relative, friend or neighbor can stay falls free.
The event will be followed by a 15-minute Tai-Chi demonstration by the Area Agency on Aging and will feature a brand-new online falls risk assessment tool available at no cost to individuals across the country. Visitors to www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp can complete a short, 12-question survey that screens for the most common falls risk factors.
Visit stepsmart.org for a link to register for the webinar or call 239-351-5550.
During the week, Step Smart will also be presenting short videos from various local professionals in the different fields of some of the factors that affect the risk of falls. These videos can be found on stepsmart.org or on the Step Smart Facebook page @StepSmartSWFL. For additional information email info@stepsmart.org.