The Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre hosted a bone well being and fall prevention lunch and be taught occasion on Thursday afternoon
THUNDER BAY — As a retired nurse, Barbara Andros is aware of the significance of stopping falls as a senior citizen.
When the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre hosted a bone well being and fall prevention lunch and be taught occasion on Thursday afternoon, she made certain to attend.
“Everybody is vulnerable to falling so all of the tidbits and information that they give you can help you,” Andros stated.
“I all the time prefer to preserve knowledgeable of the brand new suggestions which are on the market. And I actually loved getting to satisfy new folks right here. The shows are actually good as a result of you possibly can ask questions and get good solutions and (the presenters) can provide you path.
“It’s all about sharing your experiences and trying to increase your risk of not falling. That’s the goal. You want to stay healthy and safe no matter what age you are.”
Thursday’s presentation was hosted by Northern Ontario Faculty of Medication college students Emily Pynn and Taylor Marshall and Lakehead College masters’ pupil Jessica Lorentson.
The trio talked about osteopenia and osteoporosis, each bone illnesses, went over methods to enhance bone well being and mentioned find out how to stop falls.
“That includes tips such as limiting hazards that are in your home, like rugs or electrical cords, or walking outside with a buddy, especially in the colder and icier months,” Pynn stated.
“At the moment of the yr, if you stroll outdoors and even from your property or to your automotive, there’s a fall hazard. It’s icy on the market and also you simply wish to be sure that older people are being conscious of the methods to guard themselves from falling.
“We want to make sure, especially here in these icy months, that the message is out there and people can protect themselves.”
Corrine Graham, who’s the help companies coordinator on the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, stated that the subject of fall prevention was requested by those who go to the centre.
“The big thing for these lunch and learn sessions is to have that social interaction for our older adults and to have their questions answered right here,” Graham added.
“They get to chat face-to-face with knowledgeable speakers and learning that knowledge is key.”
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