Regency Place...Stand Up to Falls

I presented my 3-hour fall risk reduction exercise workshop at the Regency Place in Sacramento, California yesterday. Surprisingly, most of the crowd were not residents of the beautiful facility but local residents. As part of grant funded by Kaiser Permanente, the City of Sacramento's 50+ Wellness program hired me to educate about and demonstrate fall prevention techniques at six locations. Each group is limited to twenty-five people and the groups have been wonderful!
One in three adults over the age of 65 falls each year and the results can be tragic. The costs, both emotional and financial, can be devastating. As a result, falls are quickly becoming a public health concern. This is evident to me when I walk into a crowded room where every person in the room has fallen or is concerned about falling. I am so proud of these individuals for taking responsibility for their well being by learning what they can do to reduce the risk of such an accident.

Yesterday's group worked hard and several people told me how much better the exercises made them feel. These adults get it. They came out in the wind and rain to learn about fall risk reduction techniques. I love it!
Next workshop:
February 20, George Simm Community Center 12:30-4:30
The Fall Prevention Lady.

Be aware that exercise is the #1 way to prevent a fall

I am presenting six fall prevention workshops for the City of Sacramento's 50+ Wellness program's "Stand Up to Falls" program. The target group is community dwelling older adults who are concerned about falling or who have fallen and want to learn how they can reduce the risk of another fall. It amazes me that people do not associate exercise with fall prevention.
The first workshop went extremely well and I learned as much from the participants as they learned from me. Everyone wanted to know how to prevent a fall and the answer is simple: EXERCISE DAILY! The best way to prevent a fall is to engage in a regular exercise program designed to strengthen and stretch your muscles, increase postural awareness, and challenge your balance. These are necessary components of a fall risk reduction exercise program.

Make the time to exercise each day. Follow along with your favorite senior exercise video. That is the best way to prevent a fall.
The Fall Prevention Lady