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Falls Prevention Awareness Week

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Falling is not a normal part of aging. You can prevent falls by doing the right exercises, making your home safer, getting regular health checkups, and more. Evidence-based programs to promote health and help prevent falls are taking place across the state and may be available at your local Senior Center. Click here for a complete list of Senior Centers in Maryland. Learn more steps you can take to stay safe. -- National Council on A​ging

FALLS PREVENTION RESOURCES

FALLS PREVENTION EVENTS​ 2024​

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Carroll County

 

Tips on Decreasing Falls, Circuit Training Class

Westminster Senior Center 

125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157

September 24th  l  10:00 AM​


Tips & Demo on How to Lessen Chance of Falling, Arthritis Exercise Class

South Carroll Senior Center 

5928 Mineral Hill Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784

September 26th  l  9:15 AM 





Howard County

 
Fall Prevention Presentation and Home Accessibility
Description: Are you at increased risk for falls? Do you want to age in place? If yes, then
join the Community Living Program for this informative presentation about how to
decrease your fall risk and increase your home's accessibility.

Date/time: September 20, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12 noon
Location: East Columbia 50+ Center
 
Locations & Dates:
Date/time: September  23, 2024  from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Glenwood 50+ Center
 

Fall Prevention Presentation
Description: Part of falls prevention awareness week! Join us for a review of the key
points in fall prevention with Kate Hernandez, DPT. Hear about the medical and
mechanical systems that our bodies use to prevent falls. Learn how to get up off the
floor should a fall happen, and what to do in various fall-related situations.

Date/time:  September 25, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Elkridge 50+ Center
 
Falls Prevention: Assessing Balance with NovaCare Rehab
Description: Afraid of falling? Not sure if you're a fall risk? Join NovaCare Rehab to
assess your balance and learn how to prevent falls.

Date/time: September 27, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Bain 50+ Center​​​




Baltimore County

 
​Online Events: 
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Monday, September 23, Wednesday, September 25
or Thursday, September 26, 8:30 a.m.
Enhance Fitness - an online free class with OPAL
Join instructor Debbie for a fun energetic work out which incorporates
cardio, strength, balance and flexibility exercises.
To register for the class please email Joseph Rolandelli at jrolandelli@baltimorecountymd.gov

Tuesday, September 24 or Thursday, September 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Quan: Move for Better – an online free class with OPAL
Join Drew for a dynamic workout work out with Tai Chi Quan: Move for Better Balance to improve
balance and mobility. The payo is increased coordination and enhanced self-confidence.
To register for the class please email Joseph Rolandelli at jrolandelli@baltimorecountymd.gov

Thursday, September 26, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid presentation at Arbutus Senior Center
Falls Prevention: Increasing the Safety of the Older Adults Living in the Community
Come learn about the latest falls data, dierent strategies to keep your home environment safe to
prevent falls, and community programs & resources. Presented by: Kim High OTR/L

Monday, September 30, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
Parkville Senior Center, 8601 Harford Road, 21234
Don't Fall for It - Take the proper steps to secure your safety.
The program will provide training and resources to prevent falls at home.
In addition, exercises will be done to strengthen your core! To register or for
more information contact the Parkville senior center at 410-887-5338.

In-Person Events:

Simple Steps To Prevent Falls Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Humana Health
Wednesday, September 4th
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cockeysville Senior Center

How Proper Nutrition Can Prevent Falls
Wednesday, September 11th 
10 a.m.
Lansdowne Senior Center

Exercise Demo to Prevent Falls by PIVOT Physical Therapy
Monday, September 16th 
10 a.m.
Pikesville Senior Center

Falls Prevention Yoga
Monday, September 16th 
1 p.m.
Victory Villa Senior Center

Balance Screening by ATI Physical Therapy
Wednesday, September 18th
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Cockeysville Senior Center

Fall Prevention Presentation with Jacksonville Physical Therapy
Thursday, September 11th 
10 a.m.
Jacksonville Senior Center

Preventing Falls at Home with Al Muehlberger
Monday, September 23rd
2 p.m.
Seven Oaks Senior Center

Balance Screening by Phoenix Physical Therapy
Tuesday, September 24th
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bykota Senior Center

Fall Prevention Presentation & Screening by Novacare Rehabilitation
Thursday, September 26th
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ateaze Senior Center

Fall Prevention With Exercise
Thursday, September 26th 
10 a.m.
Rosedale Senior Center

Fall Prevention Presentation by Pivot Physical Therapy
Thursday, September 26th
1 p.m.
Catonsville Senior Center

Fall Prevention Presentation with Eagles Therapy
Thursday, September 26th
1:30 p.m.
Fleming Senior Center

Falls Prevention Presentation with Outlast Health And Performance
Thursday, September 26th 
10 a.m.
Cockeysville Senior Center

Fall Prevention & Free Balance Screening by Sparks Physical Therapy
Thursday, September 26th
10:30 a.m.
Hereford Senior Center

Balance Screening with ATI Physical Therapy
Friday, September 27th
12:45 p.m.
Liberty Senior Center

Click here for Full Event Schedule and Flyer​





Harford County

 

McFaul Activity Center​ - 525 MacPhail Rd, Bel Air, ​MD 21014​

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 

9:30 am - 10:00 am  l  Build a Better Breakfast, Angela Lang, R.D
10:00 am - 1:00 pm  I  Health Carnival Games, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake 
10:00 am - 1:00 pm  l  Seated Chair Massages, Knot Bad Massage
30 minute fitness classes including:  l  Drums Alive  l  Nature Yoga  l  Everyday Fitness ​
30 minute DIY Aromatherapy Container Garden University of Maryland Upper Chseapeake 

Parking is limited - overflow at MVA next door. Lunch provided by The Pit Shack food truck. 

Space is limited - Registration Required for classes, massages, and lunch. 

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It is important for older adults to understand their risk of falling.  NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp is a digital assessment where older adults can answer 13 simple questions to get their falls risk score and steps to reduce their risk.
 
 
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