Small changes to our daily nutrition habits can help us stay strong, steady, and independent! Good nutrition and staying hydrated are important in helping us prevent falls (and other chronic conditions). As we age, getting enough protein, drinking enough fluids,…
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September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! The Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition, a statewide effort to reduce falls as we age, encourages us to add connection to our toolbox this September and beyond. Strong social connections help us stay active, supported,…
Join us to explore the link between social isolation, loneliness, and falls risk.
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) and its community partners support legislation to fund the researched and proven strategies that give all of us the tools to protect our health and wellness. Learn more in the brief below.
As summer approaches, we’re more likely to be out and enjoying the nicer weather, going for walks, gardening, or attending grandkids sporting events. With that can come more steps on uneven or bumpy grass and a feeling of unsteadiness. The…
Learn how tools like walking poles and other mobility devices can help
us stay active, confident, and independent.
Falls are not a normal part of aging—and preventing them can start right at home! The Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition, a statewide effort to reduce falls as we age is sharing simple, caring ways to lower falls risk as we…
By taking some simple steps, we can reduce the risk of falls and bone fractures to enjoy a safer, more confident lifestyle.
Join Carla Alejo to explore common myths about hoarding and learn practical ways to improve safety, respect personal choices, and more.
