Stay Balanced and Prevent Falls Pets are wonderful companions who help keep us active, but they can also knock us off balance and increase our risk of falls! Join the Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition, a statewide initiative committed to reducing…
Learn what to do if you experience a fall and who to call for help if you need it. Deputy Chief Jeff Dostalek with the Fitch-Rona EMS District recently sat down with the Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition and shared what…
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Chances are you or someone you know has experienced a fall. If you have, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older adults (ages 65+) have a fall each…
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Summer days are often filled with many activities – walking the dogs, attending sports games, rushing to appointments, traveling, or just enjoying time in nature. With the increase in outings, there may be an increase in how many fall hazards…
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) and its community partners support legislation to fund the researched and proven strategies that give older people, their families and caregivers the tools to protect their own health and wellness. Learn more in the…
The time is coming for bright summer days and farm market stands to start popping up throughout the state. Not only are farm markets a great opportunity to walk around and get some vitamin D, but you can also find…
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