Free fall reduction classes and workshops available to San Diegans
Elders in California File photo courtesy the Department of Social Services The San Diego County Fall Prevention Task Force is bringing together robustness care professionals organization providers and locality advocates to work on fall-reduction strategies by hosting a series of free community workshops this week San Diego County announced more than urgency room discharges due to falls among people age and older in A fall can have a major impact on someone s independence and for their entire help system It can lead to permanent injuries the need for surgeries and have overall impact on how they are able to live their everyday life County Aging Independence Services Director Jennifer Bransford Koons reported in a report The good news is that falls are preventable There are solutions to make our homes safer and be better prepared so that we can avoid the devastating outcomes of a fall Pitfall factors for falls include vision and hearing problems medications chronic conditions and environmental hazards Upcoming workshops this week include Sept from to p m virtual Balance Beyond A Panel on Fall Prevention Aging Well An expert panel including a geriatrician physical therapist pharmacist exercise instructor and first responder will discuss practical tips for reducing fall risks and staying independent Registration is available online For questions email HealthierLiving HHSA sdcounty ca gov Sept from a m to noon at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Genesee Ave Standing Stronger Fall Prevention Workshop featuring presentation sample classes fall hazard assessments medication checks blood pressure and stroke danger assessments exhibitors and more To register email InjuryPrevention ScrippsHealth org or call - Sept from a m to noon at Sharp Grossmont Healthcare District Wakarusa St La Mesa Fall Prevention and Balance Screening Event To register call -SHARP or visit the Sharp event registration website Sept from to p m at Fallbrook Regional Wellness District E Mission Road Fallbrook Join County AIS and the Fallbrook Area Vitality and Wellness Center for a Wellness Wednesday event featuring vitality screenings fall threat assessments and a fall prevention presentation No registration needed For questions call - Sept from a m to noon virtual Join ElderHelp for a Family Caregiver Webinar on the topic of Staying Safe Living Well Fall Prevention for Older Adults To register visit the ElderHelp registration website For questions email cmcclellan elderhelpofsandiego org Sept from a m to noon at UC San Diego Robustness Gary Mary West Wellness Center Fourth Ave San Diego A fall prevention event for older adults featuring presentations exhibitors and information-sharing Registration is not needed For questions email traumainjuryprevention fitness ucsd edu Sept from noon to p m at Scripps Encinitas Rehabilitation Center N El Camino Real Encinitas Standing Stronger Fall Prevention Workshop featuring presentations sample classes fall threat assessments wellness screenings exhibitors and more To register or ask questions email InjuryPrevention ScrippsHealth org or call - More information can be identified at SanDiegoFallPrevention org
