[Md-sligo] FW: September is Fall Prevention Month

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Yasmin Reyazuddin 
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In 2010, with nearly 120,000 seniors living in Montgomery County, there
were 3,294 calls to 9-1-1 attributed to falls by individuals over the
age of 60. Nearly 2,100 of those falls were by individuals over the age
of 80. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room
visits and hospital admissions for Marylanders over the age of 65-but
are highly preventable. 

Falls can cause serious injuries, such as hip fractures, which can
require long-term recovery in a hospital or nursing home and reduce the
quality of life for individuals. Falls are also a costly injury,
resulting in more than $225 million in hospital out-patient visits and
hospital admissions charges for Marylanders in 2009. 

Fire and Rescue Services also provides the "Safety in Our Neighborhood"
program which has firefighters visiting communities, going door-to-door
to check smoke alarms, help residents develop escape plans and point out
potential "trouble spots" in a home. Firefighters will point out
tripping hazards and offer suggestions on making homes safer such as
installing grab bars, repairing hand rails and adding night lights. 

In addition, the County has partnered with the GROWS to promote
educational activities and events throughout September, Falls Prevention
Month.  Click here <http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/>  to see a
complete schedule of activities on the County's website. .

Preventing falls is about more than removing throw rugs! Attend one of
the events below to learn what else you can do to stay safe and healthy.

Stand (and Stay) on Your Own Two Feet 

Kensington Physical Therapy

RSVP required: 301-915-9219

Thursday, Sept. 13

2:00 p.m.

Five Star Residence

8100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase

301-915-9219

Staying Upright

Shawn Brennan

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Thursday, Sept. 13

3:00 p.m.

Elizabeth House

1400 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring

301-585-6192

Falls Risk Assessments

Tuesday, Sept. 17

12:00-2:00 p.m. or 

by appointment

Holy Cross Senior Source

8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring

301-754-8800

Staying Upright

Shawn Brennan

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Tuesday, Sept. 18

11:00 a.m.

Longwood Community Center

19300 Georgia Ave., Brookeville

240-777-6920

Falls Prevention Education

Tuesday, Sept. 18

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Senior Source

8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring

301-754-8800

Brains Don't  Bounce: 

Falls and Memory 

Susan Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Tuesday, Sept 18 3:00pm

Arcola Towers

1135 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring

301-649-1738

Fall Prevention and Assessment 

Dr. Harjinder Kumar

Geriatric Medicine

Wednesday, Sept. 19

11:00 a.m. 

Gaithersburg Senior Center 

80 Bureau Dr # A, Gaithersburg

301-258-6380 ()

Falls Prevention: Aging, Balancing, and Strengthening, 

Jean Costa, Regional Manager or Rehab

Wednesday, Sept. 19  

10:00 a.m. 

Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville

Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760

Steady as You Go: Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls,

Vincent Santiago, Certified Senior Advisor & Dir. Griswold Home Care

Thursday, Sept. 20 

11:00 a.m.

Bauer Park

14635 Bauer Dr., Rockville

301-460-4547

Balance Screening, by Suburban Hospital physical therapists

Thursday, Sept. 20

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Holiday Park Senior Center

3950 Ferrara Dr., Silver Spring

Register for 15 min time slot: 

240-777-4999.

Steady as You Go: Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls

Vincent Santiago, Certified Senior Advisor and Director of Griswold Home
Care, Montgomery County North/Chevy Chase

Friday, Sept. 21

11:00 a.m.

Town Center Apartments

90 Monroe St., Rockville

301-251-2955

Staying Upright

Shawn Brennan

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Monday, Sept. 24 

11:00 a.m.

Mid-County Community Center

2004 Queensguard Rd, Silver Spring 

240-777-6820

Matter of Balance

To register, call 301-754-8800. 

Tuesdays Sept. 25 - Nov. 13

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Senior Source

8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring

301-754-8800

Upright! Balance Training

Must first attend Fall Risk Assessment on Sept. 17. Call to register,
201-754-8800. 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

Sept 24 - Dec.12

11:45 a.m.-12:45 pm

Holy Cross Senior Source

8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring

301-754-8800

Fall Prevention, 

Safe Mobility Techniques and Body Mechanics

Leslie Taylor, RN 

BrightStar Healthcare

Wednesday, Sept. 26

2:20pm - 3:20pm

Holy Cross Adult Daycare Center

9805 Dameron Dr., Silver Spring

301-588-0859 or 301-754-7151

Falls Prevention Program

Montgomery Home Care Services

Ms. Annette Davis, Executive Director

Thursday, Sept. 27

11:30 a.m.

Holly Hall Apartments

10100 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring

301-460-1003

Staying Upright

Shawn Brennan

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Thursday, Sept. 27

3:00 p.m.

Waverly House

4521 East West Hwy. Bethesda

301-986-0054

Brains don't  Bounce: 

Falls and Memory

Susan Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Thursday, Sept. 27 

3:00pm

Emeritus at Potomac

11215 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac

301-765-9198

Stand up to Falls

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

Sunday, Sept. 30 

2:00 -3:30 p.m.

Sibley Memorial Hospital Medical Office Bldg.

5212 Loughboro Rd., NW, Washington, D.C.

202-234-1010

Staying Firm on Your Feet!

Jennifer Werdell, PT 

Suburban Hospital

Wednesday, Oct. 10 

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

Friendship Heights Village Center

4433 South Park Ave. Chevy Chase
301-656-2797

 Co-Sponsors of Fall Prevention Month

GROWS, click here <http://www.growsmc.org/>  to visit website; 

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services, 240-777-3000;

and Montgomery County Senior Subcabinet Advisory Group on Health and
Wellness

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September Topics:  Highlights from previous episodes include Interages,
Top Banana and The Senior Connection, Laughing Rx and Assistive Devices

Show Times: Click here
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CCM/schedule.asp> . 

Where to Watch: Comcast and RCN channel 6; Verizon channel 30; or
On-Demand at the County's website by clicking here
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CCM/cod/OnDemand.asp&Pname=Seniors%20Today> .

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