Home Instead Senior Care and Good Company Senior Care will be partnering together with Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church to host the "Spring is in Bloom" Senior Expo. Our Lady of Malibu has been more than generous in providing a beautiful patio and parish hall in which to meet with older adults and their families.
The purpose in providing these events is to help educate and prepare the older adult population and their families for when they or their parents face health issues that may prevent them from living independently in their own homes or managing their own resources.
Falls are a major health concern for seniors and their families. Falls are the leading cause of visits to the emergency room and the leading cause of death and non-fatal injuries for older adults. For those who are lucky to return home, the fear of falling again can severely impact the quality of life.
I will be representing USC's Fall Prevention Center of Excellence at this event. In addition to handing out educational resources, I will be conducting balance and fitness assessments that demonstrate physical fitness to fall risk. These are fun tests and can be a real eye opener!
Even though fall prevention research strongly supports engaging in a consistent exercise program as the number one way to prevent an accidental fall, many older adults and family members are not aware of the types of exercise a person must do to improve balance and remain independent. I explain and demonstrate the different types of exercise in my book, The Complete Guide to Fall Prevention, and will have copies of my book at the event.
Malibu on a beautiful Sunday morning in the Spring. Can't beat that. See you there!
The Fall Prevention Lady
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