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In recognition of National Fall Prevention Awareness Day, ElderFit will be participating in two screening events on Friday, September 23.

Balance screens at Central Orange Senior Center from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Fall prevention fair at the Durham Center for Senior Life from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come to either place, learn about fall prevention, participate in free screens!

It's well known that falls are very dangerous for seniors. But do you know just how dangerous falls really are? The statistics are sobering. For example, did you know that:

• One third of seniors over the age of 65, and over half over the age of 80, will fall each year?
• Older adults who fall once are two to three times more likely to fall again?
• Fall are the leading cause of fatal injuries and the second leading cause of nonfatal injuries among North Carolinians age 65 and older?

These are only a few of the statistics. That's why the governor of North Carolina has declared September 19-24, 2011 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Click here for the govenor's proclamation, which contains more information on why it's so important to raise people's awareness on this ever-growing problem. The next thing to do is to prevent falls. Click here for five simple things you can do to prevent falls and avoid the injuries associated with them.

Injuries from falls are largely preventable. Evidence-based programs show promise in reducing falls and facilitating cost-effective interventions, such as comprenensive clinical assessments, exercise programs to improve balance and health, management of medications, correction of visions and reduction of home hazards. Are you a fall risk? Contact us to find out how we can help.

Get Fit & Strong! It's been proven that regular exercise can help manage arthritis, help you prevent falls and help you live a healthier lifestyle all around. If you're not currently exercising, our new Fit & Strong program is for you!

Fit & Strong was created specifically for people who are not currently involved in a regular exercise program. This program contains exercise and educational components to help get you on your way to a healthier, more active lifestyle. Vicki Tilley, Allison Hubbard and Stephanie Deberry are the instructors. And the most important thing about this program... It's FUN!!!

Fit & Strong classes begin Monday, September 26th and run through Friday, November 18, 2011. They will be held at the Durham Center for Senior Life in Downtown Durham.

What are you waiting for?
Contact us and get signed up TODAY!!!