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Fall Prevention![]() Providing a Path to Prevent FallsCongratulations! You have taken the first step to reduce the risk of serious injury from a fall! By providing education and physical activities, The Center can help you lead a more productive and independent way of life. To raise awareness and to help decrease the risk factors associated with falls and fall-related injuries, The Center is proud to offer its members new programs to encourage older adults to increase their activity levels through physical fitness, enrichment and educational programs along with social activities. Our MissionTo improve the lives of older adults by reducing or eliminating falls through education and exercise, empower seniors to live longer, healthier and independent lives. Our PurposeTo make an impact on this hidden epidemic that debilitates so many of our communities older adults and threatens their independence. With as many as 60% suffering from some type of fall that can result in serious injury that threatens the quality of life, The Council Bluffs Senior Center has already implemented programs to address these concerns and needs. Fiber & your Diet:Understanding Health Benefits Intake of fiber reduces the risk of developing:
Foods High in Fiber to Benefit Your Diet:
CitesAnderson et el. (2009). Health Benefits of dietary fiber. Nutrition Reviews, 67(4), 188-205 Council Bluffs Senior Center, Inc.
Nursing StudentsHannah Dreas
Tips on Better Balance
Building a Better Balance Program Resistance Training
Balance Therapy
Range of Motion
Cited from:Stead, J, Donaldson , N, & Kaira, L. (2003). A randomized controlled trial of an enhanced balance training program to inmprove mobility and reduce falls in elderly patients.
Nursing StudentsElizabeth Kelsey, Katie Meier, Anna Bowers, & Maddie Thompson Fall Prevention ClassesTai Chi Tai Chi (Beginner): Monday & Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:00 pm Or Tai Chi (Beginner): Tuesday & Thursday: 9:15 - 10:00am Osteoball Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:15 - 11:00am Better Balance Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:15-10:15am Balance Testing Balance is something everyone needs to keep especially as we grow older. There are ways to keep and maintain a good level of balance or if you have difficulty and there are ways to improve it at any age. The results from this assessment will give our Fitness Department a way to determine if our Fall Prevention Programs would be beneficial for you to utilize. Balance is something everyone needs to work on but it's nice to know you can always improve balance, at any age. The assessment is included in your membership and you will be notified if programs like T'ai Chi, Funtional Fitness or Better Balance might be beneficial. Fall Prevention SeminarsFor more information contact our Fitness Director, Lois Turner 323-5995 #237, or to get involved in the program please see the Welcome Desk for details.
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