Did you know September is Fall Prevention Month? The leading cause of falls over the age of 65 is dehydration! That is something we can all easily change to protect ourselves. Check out some of these other tips to follow from NCOA – National Council on Aging.
Fall Prevention Month
The 9th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) will be observed on Sept. 22, 2016—the first day of fall. The event raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. The theme of this year’s event is Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls in 2016.
Get social with us!
#FPAD2016 Twitter Chat: Sept. 13 @ 2 p.m. ET
Join our panel of experts on Twitter to learn the latest in falls prevention for older adults.
#FPAD2016 Facebook Live: Sept. 22 @ 1 p.m. ET
Watch live on Facebook as we walk through a house and demonstrate safety strategies and tips.
Since Falls Prevention Awareness Day was first observed in 2008, we have grown participation in the event from 11 states to 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2015. This year, we hope to expand our reach even further!
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