Fall Prevention Workshops Offered to San diego โCountyโ older Adults and Caregivers
SAN DIEGO, CA – Sanโ Diego County Aging & Independence Services โค(AIS) is bolsteringโค fall โคprevention efforts โwith upcoming workshops designed for โคboth olderโ adults and theirโฃ caregivers, addressing a criticalโข public health concern.โ Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, yet many are preventable.โฃ
Each year, falls impact millionsโ of seniors nationwide, resulting inโข costly hospitalizations and โdiminished quality of life.In San โคDiego County, AIS recognizes the โขgrowing need โfor proactive strategies โto mitigate fall risks. Thes workshops aim to equip individualsโ with the knowledge and โขtools to create safer living environments and improveโ balance and โขstrength, ultimately reducing the โincidence ofโข falls andโ promoting independence.
AIS encourages individuals to discuss fall preventionโค with their healthcare providers – including doctors, physical therapists, and pharmacistsโ – to identify personal risk factors and develop tailoredโ strategies. Regularโ vision and hearing checks are also crucial, as changes in these senses can significantly increase theโ likelihood of falls. Corrective lenses and hearing โaids can play a vital role in maintaining โstabilityโ and awareness.
To learn more about fall preventionโค strategies and available resources,San Diego โคCountyโฃ residents can visit SanDiegoFallPrevention.org or contact the AIS Health Promotion Team at 858-495-5500. These resources provide complete data and support for older adultsโฃ and their families seeking to โขprioritize safety and well-being.