[Md-sligo] FW: September is Fall Prevention Month
Reyazuddin, Yasmin
Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov
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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
<http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ccmtmpl.asp?url=/content/cableOffice/
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
<http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/codtmpl.asp?url=/content/CableOffice/
CCM/cod/OnDemand.asp&Pname=Seniors%20Today> .
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