http://wncfallpreventioncoalition.org Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:56:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.6 http://wncfallpreventioncoalition.org/2016/04/608/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:12:53 +0000 http://wncfallpreventioncoalition.org/?p=608 Exercise supports your emotional and mental health. Physical activity can help: • Reduce feelings of depression and stress • Increase your energy level • Improve sleep • Empower you to feel more in control Get exercise ideas to help lift your mood on Go4Life. Share this tip sheet on social media: Feeling down or #stressed? […]

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Exercise supports your emotional and mental health. Physical activity can help:
• Reduce feelings of depression and stress
• Increase your energy level
• Improve sleep
• Empower you to feel more in control
Get exercise ideas to help lift your mood on Go4Life.
Share this tip sheet on social media:
Feeling down or #stressed? Start moving! Learn about the emotional benefits of #exercise: http://1.usa.gov/1SF9kUL #Fit4Function

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]]> The Aging Process & Chronic Conditions http://wncfallpreventioncoalition.org/2015/04/the-aging-process-chronic-conditions/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:16:02 +0000 http://wncfallpreventioncoalition.org/?p=371 Did you know that all 5 senses will decline as we age? What is “normal” aging anyway?! Changes to our body will progress at different rates for different people, but the aging process is inevitable. Chronic conditions (Arthritis, Osteoperosis, Heart Disease, COPD, Macular Degeneration, Dementia, etc.)  make normal aging that much more challenging! Did you know […]

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]]> Did you know that all 5 senses will decline as we age? What is “normal” aging anyway?! Changes to our body will progress at different rates for different people, but the aging process is inevitable. Chronic conditions (Arthritis, Osteoperosis, Heart Disease, COPD, Macular Degeneration, Dementia, etc.)  make normal aging that much more challenging! Did you know that age alone is not a fall risk factor, but that many conditions associated with aging will increase our risk of falls? Know your risk!  “You can’t cure falls with pills.” In fact, if you are on four or more medications or a single high risk medication you are at a higher risk for falls. Confronting changes in vision, hearing, bones and muscles, hearts, lungs, brains, etc. may feel like an uphill battle, but you can take charge of your life and maintain your independence by taking steps, such as: maintaining/increasing activity levels, having your vision and hearing checked, having your medications reviewed, drinking plenty of fluids, talking with your doctor, and identifying household hazards! The fear of falling itself can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. We hope you find what you are looking for on our site.

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]]> Tai Chi in the Mountains http://wncfallpreventioncoalition.org/2015/02/tai-chi-mountains/ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:52:30 +0000 http://wncfallpreventioncoalition.org/?p=321 Interested in Tai Chi? This video is inspiring! http://www.wlos.com/health/features/health-alert/stories/tai-chi-mountains-364.shtml#.VOTtGcso675

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