FINDING BALANCE TOGETHER
We are a Community based, not-for-profit organization
that is supported by 15+ public and private organizations
including healthcare providers, local government,
pharmacies, and advocacy groups.
FINDING BALANCE TOGETHER
We are a Community based, not-for-profit organization that is supported by 15+ public and private organizations including healthcare providers, local government, pharmacies, and advocacy groups.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PLAN TO JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT FINDING BALANCE EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2023!
We’re Back With a Morning Event on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Join Us at Oak Park Place in Menasha from 9am-10:30am for FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK: FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION.
Take Advantage of These Presentations and Learn More About:
- Falls – Just How Big is the Problem?
- Tai Chi Benefits & Interactive Demonstration
- Medication Management Strategies
- Physical Therapist Tips & Interactive Demonstration
- Laughter Yoga – Laughing Away the Stress
- Visit the Regional Resource Table
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED
A FEW KEY STATISTICS
A progressive loss of muscle mass occurs starting at age 40 and loss can continue to increase each decade.
3 out of 4 adults who are hospitalized after a fall either die or require long term care.
The top 5 causes of falls in the Fox Valley include: tripping/stumbling, falling from a chair, falling down steps, falling from a height (off of a roof/object), and falling off of ladders.
FEATURED CONTENT
Go4Life
An exercise and physical activity campaign from NIH
Checklist for Fall Prevention
A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging
To help the state’s citizens live healthier lives through evidence-based prevention programs.
FROM OUR BLOG
FROM
OUR BLOG
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