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September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time where an increased effort is made to raise awareness of fall risks and ways in which to prevent falls. Individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias are four to five times more likely to fall than older adults who do not have cognitive impairment.
September Memory Cafés! A welcoming place for those experiencing memory loss and their care givers. Be part of our community, we invite you to come socialize with others in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
• Ensure adequate lighting o Use night lights in the bedroom, hallway, and bathrooms o Install lights in dark closets o Keep entrances and outside walkways well lit • Provide visual contrast o Chairs, beds or toilet seats that are a different color than the floor are easier to see o Use non-slip contrasting bathmats or decals on the bottom of the tubs o Install darker handrails on light colored walls o Apply bright, non-slip tape on the edge of each step or on the bottom and top stair • Enhance accessibility o Lower bed height o Use adaptive equipment o Keep important items in consistent, visibility and each to reach places What can you to do help reduce the risk of falls if you have dementia or are caring for a loved one with dementia?
Why is it that someone living with dementia is at a higher risk of having a fall?
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• More likely to experience challenges with mobility, balance, or muscle weakness • May have difficulties with memory and finding their way around • Challenges processing what they see and reacting to situations • Medications play a role as well, they can cause feeling of drowsiness, dizziness, and lower blood pressure • Can find it difficult to communicate their worries, needs or feelings Each person will experience dementia in their own way, some may experience all or none of these risk factors.
In partnership with Posada Life Community Services Date/time: 3rd Saturday of each month September 17 | 1–2pm Location: Posada Life Community Center
780 S. Park Centre Ave. Green Valley, AZ 85614 Point of contact: Ellen March at 520.393.6840 or EMarch@casagv.org
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In partnership with Senior Pride Date/time: 4th Wednesday of each month September 28 | 10–11am Location: 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716 Point of contact: Nicole Thomas at 520.790.7573 x1739 or nthomas@pcoa.org To register, visit: https://cafeatthekatie.eventbrite.com For all Memory Cafés an RSVP is appreciated but not required. For information about specific Memory Cafés contact the café point of contact.
• Ensure safe footwear • Keep pathways clear
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Pima Council on Aging
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