Research shows that most falls happen at home. Is spring cleaning on your to-do list? Take some time this spring to de-clutter and make your home safer to prevent falls. On top of everyday items like dirty laundry or mail,…
What: Falls Prevention Event Name: Healthy Aging Your Way 2023 Falls Prevention Day Awareness & Screening Event Where: Portage County, WI About: An event including balance screening, lunch, speakers, and more. View the recap here! Partners: Portage County Healthy Aging…
Leaf Grantees were hard at work in 2023. Check out the report to learn what has been happening across the state!
Some of the same things that impact falls risk can put older adults at higher risk for car crashes. In fact, a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that older adults that drive and have a history…
Whether or not we want to admit it, snow and ice is coming! Before it’s here to stay awhile, take some time to prepare so you can prevent falls and have a safe and healthy winter. Here are some things…
Fall in Wisconsin is a beautiful time of year to be outside – to enjoy the colors of the changing leaves, the crisp air, and for many, to sit in the tree or deer stand for hunting season. While you…
Wow, Falls Prevention Awareness Month flew by! We were busy traveling throughout the state in September visiting local falls prevention events and classes to spread the word about fallsfreewi.org and all the great work being done for falls prevention in…
Typically, when visiting the pharmacy to get your medications you wait in line, maybe ask a few questions, and leave, not having discussed with the pharmacist or healthcare provider how your medications can impact your risk of falling. But did…
You may not be able to see them when you look in the mirror, but our bones are extremely important to our health and stability! Bone diseases, like osteoporosis, can cause brittle bones and increase your risk of bone fractures…
