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Outside Awareness

4/30/2020

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Falls can happen in and around the home amid our daily routine. With the weather warming up and our desire to get some sunshine on your face, here are some tips to help prevent falls outdoors when walking to stay active, doing yard work, or running errands.

Be aware of where and when you walk
  • Walk in areas with plenty of lighting, especially in the evening.
  • Be aware of your surroundings, such as, fallen leaves, tree roots, cracks in the sidewalk, curbs, holes, and uneven sidewalk.
  • Hold hand rails and move slowly when climbing stairs.
  • Be cautious during and after stormy weather. Rain can make any surface slippery.
  • Walk in crosswalks and use curb cuts or ramps when crossing the street.
  • Remember to wear correct eye wear when walking. Wear bifocals or reading glasses on bright days to reduce glare.

Some additional reminders to maintain walking distance during this time:
  • Stay 6 feet away from people on the sidewalk.
  • When preparing to pass someone be vigilant about moving feet away rather than inches, like we were used to.
  • We may need to get off the sidewalk entirely to let someone pass.
  • Remember the grass can be an uneven surface and cause a fall.
  • Find a time when not a lot of neighbors are out walking.
  • Cross the street on the other side of the road.
  • Single file line if walking with a family member from the same household.

While there may be more challenges to getting in our steps during this "stay at home" order we hope these tips will help you prevent a fall from occurring and encourage you if you choose to take a walk outdoors. For more tips on preventing falls visit the Stopfalls.org website.

Written by Jessica Shupp-Enes, Fitness Program Coordinator
Resources: http://stopfalls.org/
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https://www.sfexaminer.com/features/whos-to-blame-for-an-uneven-sidewalk/
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Osteoporosis & Falls

8/30/2017

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The link between falls and osteoporosis
What is Osteoporosis?
As stated by the National Osteoporosis Foundation:
Osteoporosis is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result bones become weak and may break from a fall or in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps.
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The Link Between Falls & Osteoporosis:
  • An older adult falls every second of every day.
  • Falls are the #1 cause of hip fractures.
  • More than 7 million of those falls required medical treatment or restricted activity for at least a day.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for both falls and broken bones.
  • Regular physical activity that includes muscle strengthening exercises and balance helps reduce the risk of falls and improves the health of your bones.
 
Take Action to Prevent Osteoporosis & Falls:
  • Eat healthy.
  • Don't Smoke.
  • Take Vitamin D supplements.
  • Limit your alcohol
  • Talk with your doctor about potential screenings, such as a bone density test.
  • Pick up a home safety checklist from Healthy Aging Association
  • Get regular physical activity. An exercise program that is a combination of posture exercises, functional strength exercises, and balance exercises are ideal for healthy people as well as those with osteoporosis. Our Young at Heart classes target all of those areas.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day is 9/22/17

Article Sources: The National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.nof.org  &
The NCOA National Council on Aging at www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-awareness-day

Article published in the September/October Instructor Newsletter
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