LAMAR — The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. One thing that’s still the same? Falling is NOT a normal part of aging.
The University of Missouri Extension is committed to empowering all older adults in Missouri to reduce their risk of falls, which are one of the greatest causes of serious injuries and death among people over age 65. On September 21-25, 2020, MU Extension is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
As part of this national outreach campaign, MU Extension is holding an event to raise awareness among older adults and caregivers across the state. The event will feature a new online falls risk assessment tool available at no cost to individuals across the country. Visitors to www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp can complete a short, 12-question survey that screens them for the most common falls risk factors.
WHAT: Show Me Healthy Aging: A Falls Prevention Webinar Series
WHEN: Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2020
12:00-1:00pm daily
Monday, September 21 – Falls and the Fear of Falling
Tuesday, September 22 – Staying Active
Wednesday, September 23 – Keeping Your Home Safe
Thursday, September 24 – Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Health
Friday, September 25 – Medication Interactions and Falling
WHERE: https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/show-me-healthy-aging-webinar-series
“MU Extension has a strong history of helping older residents in Missouri,” said Kristin Miller, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Assistant Extension Professor,
MU Extension. “We’re proud to be part of this national education and outreach initiative that is helping millions of older adults age well and stay falls free. We encourage people to attend our event and visit www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp for a free assessment.”
MU Extension offers community health programs throughout the state. The MU Extension Barton County Center is at 801 E 12th St. Lamar.
About MU Extension
MU is a land-grant university, meaning it is a part of a federally mandated mission to carry the benefits of university research beyond campus. Through statewide offices, publications and web-based services, extension faculty in every county of Missouri continue to carry the benefits of MU research throughout the entire state.
Using university research and science-based knowledge, MU Extension works with people to understand change, solve problems and make informed decisions. MU Extension addresses a wide range of needs that fall into three grand challenges for the state of Missouri:
- Economic opportunity
- Educational access and excellence
- Health and well-being
Learn more at https://extension2.missouri.edu or by contacting your local county office.
About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at ncoa.org and @NCOAging.
