BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA… September is Falls Prevention Awareness month.
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a nonprofit agency that supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living, is offering two free virtual Falls Prevention presentations on September 13, 2023.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that every year, one in four Americans aged 65 and older experience a fall. Learning more about falls prevention, reducing risk of falls, and improving balance and strength are all practical strategies to help manage and avoid falls.
OCES’ first virtual Falls Prevention presentation will be held from 10:00-11:30 a.m. To register, use the following link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejv4z02fbca9128a&oseq=&c=&ch=
The second presentation will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. To register, use the following link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejv4z02vf4a4e57f&oseq=&c=&ch=
Unable to attend either of these virtual presentations? OCES’ Healthy Living Program offers “A Matter of Balance” evidence-based workshop that emphasizes practical strategies to control, manage, or avoid falls. Matter of Balance will also set goals for increasing activity levels, encourage small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and ways to exercise to increase strength and balance.
If you have any questions about OCES’ free virtual Falls Prevention presentations on September 13th or to learn more about “A Matter of Balance” workshop, contact OCES’ Healthy Living Program at 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.
About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.
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