"Keeping
Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007" Bill
Introduced to Congress
A
new bill has been introduced to congress to help
keep older adutls safe from falls and fall related
injuries. The "Keeping
Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007"
billl calls for increased strategies to educate
seniors, family members, caregivers, employers,
and healthcare providers about ways to prevent
falls, increase fall prevention services, conduct
additional research , and to determine the most
effective strategies for reducing healthcare costs
associated with falls. This important legislation
addresses the growing problem of falls and fall-related
injuries among older adults.
Fall
Prevention Task Force Members Act as Guest Columnists
in Community Newspapers
BJ Jetter,
Fire Chief of Sycamore Township and Patrick Shumrick,
of the Center for Balance have published fall
prevention articles in local newspapers.
Chief Jetter's article highlighed strategies to
stay safe from falling during winter weather while
Dr. Shumricks's article communicated the importance
of being physically active to help prevent falls
and provides information about Tai Chi. To view
the individual articles, please click below:
Don't
Let Winter Weather Get you Down- January 2007
Spruce
Up Exercise Routine, Prevent Falls with Tai Chi-
April 2007
Find a Tai Chi program in your neighborhood!
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