Never Too Late September/October 2024

Falls Prevention Awareness

NOSH& KNOW Join PCOA for A new series of learning opportunities covering relevant topics to aging well! Learn, socialize with others, and enjoy a mid-afternoon “nosh” or snack. All talks are open to the public. FALL S PREVENTION Thursday, September 1 9 · 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p . m .

For information on exercise, falls prevention programs, or options for improving home safety contact: • Pima Council on Aging, Area Agency on Aging for Pima County (520) 790-7262, pcoa.org • Southeastern Arizona of Governments Organization, Area Agency on Aging for Santa Cruz, Cochise, Graham & Greenlee Counties (520) 432-2528 ext. 306, seago.org For additional information visit: • Southern Chapter of the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition, healthypima.com/falls • Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition azstopfalls.org • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC ncoa.org – Falls Prevention for Older Adults https:// www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/prevention/falls- prevention • STEADI - Medications Linked to Falls https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/media/pdfs/steadi- factsheet-medslinkedtofalls-508.pdf Injury Center, cdc.gov/steadi • National Council on Aging Learn More About Falls Prevention For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/steadi This brochure was produced in collaboration with the following organizations: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center (GRECC), and the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence

Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 S. Country Club Road, TEP Room For information, please call (520) 305-3410 $ 5 per person

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Empower your future by staying active & strong. Join our Healthy Living classes today and take charge of your well-being! Learn more and register at: (520) 305-3410 HealthyLiving.PCOA.org

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