Page 18 - Fall Prevention News Today

EMS week is a way for us to thank EMS and paramedics, but one volunteer squad is using the week to once again serve the Southern Tier community.

Children most commonly fall from balconies between the ages of three and six, a time when their heads a proportionally large for their bodies and their centre of gravity is high.

Children most commonly fall from balconies between the ages of three and six, a time when their heads a proportionally large for their bodies and their centre of gravity is high.

Cheryl Seabrights passion for working with seniors has helped her earn the national honor of Silver Sneakers Instructor of the Year.

Caregiver respite program planned

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi. 10:30 a.m.: WYS Marvel, Neo Delphi Meeting. 11 a.m.: Dance in a chair. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1...

The researchers used grip strength and Timed Up and Go (TUG) as measures of muscle strength

Military officers association to meet

A loss of muscle strength such as through grip strength may be an early sign of developing dementia, a new study suggests.

Ashland Senior Center