FIGHT THE FALL WITH FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE
September 23- October 22nd
October is Physical Therapy Month. September 23rd- October 22nd we are offering Free Fall assessments for our Fight The Fall Campaign. The following are key statistics provided by the National Council on Aging and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • One in four adults over the age of 65 falls, and the risk of falling increases with age. • Nearly all hip fractures are caused by falls, and 53 percent of adults discharged for a fall related hip fracture will fall again within six months. • Falls account for 40 percent of all nursing home admissions. • Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the ER for a fall. • Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. • The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach $67.7 billion by 2020. At FYZICAL, fall prevention is the cornerstone of our mission. Accessibility for ALL – including those using Medicare, traditional health insurance or direct pay – sets FYZICAL apart from other physical therapy providers and delivers superior outcomes. FYZICAL Bradenton & Ellenton treatment spaces support a variety of therapeutic needs in addition to these crucial fall risk assessments. Through our use of advanced technology, information and science, we aim to educate our community, which includes the older adult population in addition to their caregivers, on the importance of understanding the risks associated with falls. We’re honored to provide the Bradenton and Ellenton community valuable information that has the potential to save lives.”
Stay Independent Falls are the main reason why older people lose their independence. Are you at risk?
Four things you can do to prevent falls:
Make your home safer:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines.
Begin an exercise program to improve your leg strength & balance.
Get annual eye check-ups & update your eyeglasses.
Remove clutter & trip hazards Put railings on all stairs & add grab bars in the bathroom Have good lighting, especially on stairs
“ It’s not thebroken hip, it’s the nursing home Idon’t want. I need tobe independent, so I take TaiChi.” Leonard Jones,age74
Your doctor may suggest:
•Having othermedical tests •Changing yourmedicines •Consulting a specialist •Seeing aphysical therapist •Attending a fall preventionprogram
“Peoplewho use canes arebrave. They can bemore independent and enjoy their lives.” ShirleyWarner,age79
Call us today to schedule an appointment!
MIRACLE RED JUICE
STRENGTHENS • Immunity
• Spleen • Kidneys • Pancreas • Digestive Tract
• Eyes • Liver
INGREDIENTS • 2 large beets • 4 long carrots
• 2 apples • 6 celery stalks
• 2 limes or lemons • 2 inches of Ginger
DIRECTIONS Prepare beets, carrots, apples, celery, limes (or lemons) and ginger by chopping into smaller pieces before placing into a juicer. Leave the skin on the beet. Prepare half with skin and half peeled to adjust to the flavor, or simply peel all if preferred. Apples can be any color or variety. Do not peel the ginger, which you will add to taste. After all ingredients are added to the juicer, blend until juiced and smooth.
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