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SEPTEMBER 2010 – It's A Good Life First Day Of Fall The First Day of Fall will be here soon, which affords a great opportunity to stop and think about fall preven- tion – you know the “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” kind of fall prevention. Why focus on Fall Prevention? Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults age 65 and older. One in three Americans age 65 and older falls each year. In 2007, approximately 1.9 million older adults were treated in hospital emergency departments for fall-related injuries, and about 491,500 were subsequently hospital- ized. Older adults may volun- tarily restrict their activities due to a fear of falling, which in turn increases their risk of falling. Older adults are the fast- est growing segment of our population. The age 65 and over population will increase from 35 million in 2000 to 55 million in 2020. The total cost of fall-related injuries for adults aged 65 and older is $80.9 billion, includ- ing more than $19 billion in direct medical costs. The average hospital cost for a fall-related injury is $17,086. Death rates from injuries resulting from falls are higher for men; however women are more likely than men to sus- tain non-fatal injuries from falls, especially hip fractures. This may be due to the fact that osteoporosis is more prev- alent among women. What can you do to protect yourself and help prevent falls? Here are six tips: Make an appointment with your doctor. Begin your fall-prevention plan by making an appoint- ment with your doctor. Be prepared to answer questions such as: What medications are you taking? Make a list of your pre- scription and over-the-counter medications and supplements, or bring them with you to the appointment. Your doctor can review your medications for side effects and interactions that may increase your risk of falling. Have you fallen before? Write down the details, includ- ing when, where and how you fell. Be prepared to discuss instances when you almost fell but were caught by someone or managed to grab hold of something just in time. Could your health condi- tions cause a fall? Certain eye and ear disorders may increase your risk of falls. Be prepared to discuss your health condi- tions and how comfortable you are when you walk 2. Keep moving Physical activity can go a long way toward fall preven- tion. With your doctor’s OK, consider activities such as walking, water workouts or tai chi* or Sit for Fitness* — a gentle exercise that involves slow and graceful dance-like movements. Such activi- Supplement To Shelby Shopper & Info Senior's Lifestyle Publication - Page 7 SEPTEMBER 2010 NEAL SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES MONDAY Daily Monday-Friday (Except Holidays) Cards And Billiards Exercise Room 6 LABOR DAY Adv. Quilters 9-12 Carolina Line Dancers 9:45–10:30 Adv Line Dance –10:30-11:30 Computer -10:30-12:30- Beg. Line Dance 1-2 Beg. Quilters – 1-4 7 COA CLOSED 13 Computer 8:30-12:30 Inter. Line Dancing – 9-10 Bridge – 9:00-12-00 Craft Intake – 9-1 Sit for Fitness – 10-11 Aerobics – 11-12 Parkinson’s Support Group 10:30 A.F. TAI-CHI 1-2 Gentle Yoga 1 – 2:15-3:30 Working Artist Guild 12:00-3:45 Duplicate Bridge 1-4:30 Mon Night Bingo – 5:30-10 Knitting- 6:00-8:00 20 Omputer 8:30-12:30 Inter. Line Dance – 9-10 Bridge 9:00-12:00 Craft Intake – 9-1 Sit For Fitness – 10-11 Aerobics – 11-12 A.F. TAI-CHI 1-2 Gentle Yoga 1 2:15-3:30 Duplicate Bridge – 1:-4:30 Mon. Night Bingo–5:30-10 Zumba Lite – 5:30pm Knitting- 6:00-8:00 27 Computer - 8:30-12:30 Inter. Line Dance – 9-10 Bridge 9:00-12:00 Craft Intake – 9-1 Sit For Fitness – 10-11 Aerobics – 11-12 A.F. TAI-CHI 1-2 Gentle Yoga 1 2:15 - 3:30 Duplicate Bridge – 1:-4:30 Mon. Night Bingo–5:30-10 Zumba Lite – 5:30pm Knitting- 6:00-8:00 ties reduce the risk of falls by improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. 3. Wear sensible shoes Consider changing your footwear as part of your fall- prevention plan. High heels, floppy slippers and shoes with slick soles can make you slip, stumble and fall. So can walk- ing in your stocking feet. 4. Remove Home Hazards Take a look around your home. Your living room, kitch- en, bedroom, bathroom, hall- ways and stairways may be filled with hazards. To make your home safer: Remove boxes, newspapers, electrical cords and phone cords from walkways. Move coffee tables, maga- zine racks and plant stands from high-traffic areas. Secure loose rugs with dou- ble-faced tape, tacks or a slip- resistant backing — or remove loose rugs from your home. Repair loose, wooden floor- boards and carpeting right away. Store clothing, dishes, food and other necessities within easy reach. 14 Wii 8:30-10:30 Ceramics – 9-12 Adv. Quilters 9-12 Carolina Line Dancers 9:45–10:30 Computer 10:30-11:15 Adv Line Dance –10:30-11:30 Ladies Support 11:30 Lunch 11:30-1:00 Beg. Line Dance 1-2 Beg. Quilters – 1-4 Basket weaving 1-5 Ballroom Dance Class Begins 2:30 pm Computer 1:15 – 4:00 Beg. Yoga I/II – 5:30-7 Dup. Bridge – 6:00 21 Wii 8:30-10:30 Ceramics – 9-12 Adv. Quilters 9-12 Carolina Line Dancers 9:45– 10:30 Computer – 10:30-4:00 Adv Line Dance –10:30-11:30 Beg. Line Dance 1-2 Beg. Quilters – 1-4 Basket weaving 1-5 Ballroom Dance Class Begins 2:30 pm Beg. Yoga I/II – 5:30-7 Dup. Bridge – 6:00 Carolina Line Dancers 9:45–10:30 Eye Health Seminar – 10:00 Adv Line Dance –10:30-11:30 Beg. Line Dance 1-2 Beg. Quilters – 1-4 Basket weaving 1-5 Computer – 1:30-4:00 28 Ballroom Dance Class Begins 2:30 pm Beg. Yoga I/II – 5:30-7 Dup. Bridge – 6:00 Immediately clean spilled liquids, grease or food. Use nonskid floor wax. Use nonslip mats in your bathtub or shower. 5. Light up your living space Keep your home bright- ly lit to avoid tripping on objects that are hard to see. Other things you can do that would help light up you space, include but aren’t limited to: Place night lights in your bedroom, bathroom and hall- ways. Wii 8:30-11:00 Ceramics – 9-12 Adv. Quilters 9-12 Ballroom Dance Class Begins 2:30 pm Beg. Yoga I/II – 5:30-7 Dup. Bridge – 6:00 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 12 3 9-5 9-5 Lunch 11:30-1:00 Wii 8:30-10:30 Ceramics – 9-12 Wii - 8:30-10:30 Legal Aid – 9-12 Computer 10:30-12:30 Exp. Beg. Yoga Class – 9:00- 10:00 Oil Painting 9-12 Craft Intake 9-1 China Painters 9-12 Carolina Singers 10-11 Wii – 1:00-4:00 Knit Pickers – 1-5 Computer -8:30-9:30 Oil Painting 9-12 Daytime Friends 9-12 Blood Pressure 10-12 Sit For Fitness 10-11 Aerobics – 11-12 Computer – 12:00-4:00 Computer 8:30-9:30 Fun Bingo 9:30-10:30 Gentle Yoga – 10:00-11:15 am Computer – 10:30-4:00 Long Term Care Planning for the 21st Century– 12:00 Cinema – 1:30 pm Scottish Dancers 7-10 89 Wii - 8:30-10:30 Legal Aid – 9-12 Computer 10:30-12:30 Exp. Beg. Yoga Class – 9:00- 10:00 Oil Painting 9-12 Craft Intake 9-1 China Painters 9-12 Wii – 1:00-4:00 Knit Pickers – 1-5 15 Wii 8:30-10:30 Exp. Beg. Yoga Class – 9:00-10:00 Legal Aid – 9-12 Oil Painting 9-12 Craft Intake 9-1 China Painters 9-12 Carolina Singers 10-11 Computer - 10:30-12:30 Zumba Silver 11:00 Wii 1:00-4:00 Knit Pickers – 1-5 Republican Candidate Tea – 3:00 pm 22 Wii 8:30-10:30 Exp. Beg. Yoga Class – 9:00-10:00 Legal Aid – 9-12 Craft Intake 9-1 Oil Painting – 9-12 China Painters 9-12 Craft Intake 9-1 Computer - 10:30-12:30 Zumba Silver 11:00 Wii 1:00-4:00 Knit Pickers – 1-5 Democratic Candidate Tea – 3:00 pm 29 Wii 8:30-10:30 Exp. Beg. Yoga Class – 9:00-10:00 Legal Aid – 9-12 Craft Intake 9-1 Oil Painting 9-12 China Painters 9-12 Craft Intake 9-1 Carolina Singers 10-11 Computer - 10:30-12:30 Zumba Silver 11:00 Wii 1:00-4:00 Knit Pickers – 1-5 Place a lamp within reach of your bed for middle-of-the- night needs. Make clear paths to light switches that aren’t near room entrances. (Consider trading traditional switches for glow- in-the-dark or illuminated switches.) Turn on the lights before going up or down stairs. Store flashlights in easy- to-find places in case of power outages. 6. Use assistive devices Your doctor might recom- Cleveland DURING YOUR TIME OF NEED We invite comparison... Compare Our Prices Compare Our Facilities Compare Our Service WE ARE HERE FOR YOU We Can Help Pre-Plan Funerals 2518 W. Dixon Blvd. • Shelby, NC 28152 Ph: 704-487-5811 Fax 704-487-4876 Computer 8:30-2:00 Oil Painting 9-12 Daytime Friends 9-12 Sit For Fitness 10-11 Aerobics 11-12 Men's Support 2:30 16 Computer – 8:30-4:00 Oil Painting 9-12 Daytime Friends 9-12 Sit For Fitness 10-11 Aerobics – 11-12 Blood Pressure 12-2 10 11 17 Health Fair 8:00-11:00 Computer - 8:30-9:30 Fun Bingo 9:30-10:30 Gentle Yoga – 10:00-11:15 am Computer - 10:30-4:00 Zumba Silver – 11:30-12:30 Scottish Dancers 7-10 23 24 Computer 8:30-11:30 Oil Painting 9-12 Daytime Friends 9-12 Sit For Fitness 10-11 Aerobics – 11-12 “The American Retirement Crisis” Computer – 1:30-4 Dine Around – 5:00 30 Computer 8:30-11:30 Oil Painting 9-12 Daytime Friends 9-12 Sit For Fitness 10-11 Aerobics – 11-12 Computer – 1:30-4 Blood Sugar Screening 8:00-10:00 Flea Market 8:00-12:00 Computer - 8:30-9:30- Fun Bingo 9:30-10:30 Gentle Yoga – 10:00-11:15 am Computer - 10:30-4:00 Scottish Dancers 7-10 Parade of Tables 5:00-6:00 Viewing 6:00 Dinner Blood Sugar Screening 8:00-10:00 Computer - 8:30-9:30 Fun Bingo 9:30-10:30 Gentle Yoga – 10:00-11:15 am Computer -10:30-4:00 Pool Party – 11:30 Zumba Silver – 11:30-12:30 Scottish Dancers 7-10 mend using a cane or walker to keep you steady. Other assis- tive devices can help, too. For example: Hand rails for both sides of stairways Nonslip treads for bare- wood steps A raised toilet seat or one with armrests or tub Grab bars for the shower A sturdy plastic seat for the shower or tub — plus a hand- held shower nozzle for bathing while sitting down. So this fall, stay safe Incorporate these six tips into your life to reduce your risk of falling. *The Neal Senior Center (100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby, NC) offers both Tai Chi and Sit for Fitness classes each week as well as Nintendo Wii video games which pro- vide exercise while helping to improve strength, coordina- tion, flexibility and balance. Sources: Center for Disease Control and the Mayo Clinic FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. PRESSURE SCHEDULE: MONTHLY BLOOD COUNCIL ON AGING/ SENIOR CENTER SEPTEMBER 2010 100 T.R. 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