Every 14 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people 65 and older, with an estimated 1 in 4 older adults reporting falling each year. Falls have serious impacts on health and can significantly reduce independence, confidence, connections with others, and well-being.
Dr. Pete Watson, the retired professor of medicine who’s been working with the Dale Association to promote healthy aging, will give an informative free presentation about bone health and fall prevention at 10 a.m. next Thursday.
Maintenance of bone health and prevention of falls are two of the most important considerations when trying to stay healthy and independent into your later years. Falls are the number one cause of mortality in adults over the age of 65. Incurring a fracture can lead to extended periods of inactivity which leads to a decay in health. The best way to avoid a fracture is to avoid a fall. This requires the maintenance of muscle mass and function. If a fall does occur, resilient bones are crucial to surviving it without a fracture.
Watson’s talk will cover interventions that can help you avoid falling as well as interventions that can help with resilience in bone health.
The presentation at 33 Ontario St., Lockport, is open to all. Call 716-433-1886 to reserve seats.