September 19-24 is Falls Prevention Awareness week. It’s a great time to help the people in your network take steps to reduce their risk of falling and maintain their independence. Falls prevention is a community effort and everyone has a role to play in reducing the risk of falls.
Falls are common and they’re the number one source of injuries for older adults. The good news is they’re preventable. Attend one or all of these events during Falls Prevention Awareness week — you’ll reduce your chances of falling and learn how falls prevention classes can help you stay independent and feel your best.
Kick-off to Falls Prevention Awareness Week
September 19 – 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. online via Zoom | free
Hear from an expert panel about how to prevent falls and listen to stories from people who have taken steps to reduce their risk. Check out the National Council on Aging’s Falls-Free risk assessment and see a demo of Juniper’s “Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance” class.
Get strong, increase balance, feel good . . . and prevent falls
Examine myths about falls and discover simple, practical steps for making your environment safer. Learn how Juniper’s classes can help you improve your balance and strengthen your muscles so you are less likely to fall. This presentation is part of the NO | FALLS Minnesota campaign, a collaboration of Trellis, the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Board on Aging and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal.
September 21 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. online via Zoom | free
September 22 – 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. In-person;
North Dale Recreation Center, St. Paul
Find a Juniper class
Juniper®, a program of Trellis, offers classes that help people evaluate their risk for falling and make changes to reduce risks, including building strength, improving balance and ensuring independence. Learn more or find a class at yourjuniper.org.
