Join COSA this Fall in celebration of National Fall Prevention Week which is held this year from September 18^th to September 24, 2022.  The goal of this week is to increase awareness around falls, health, and injury prevention.  Did you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall?  A fall can mean drastic changes to how we live.  Did you also know that fear of falling can lead to having a fall? 

The National Council on Aging notes that falling is not a part of normal aging.  You can prevent falls by doing the right exercises, making your home safer, getting regular health checkups and more.  Visit the National Council on Aging’s website at Falls Free CheckUp (ncoa.org) to identify your risks for falls.  Be proactive and attend one of COSA’s evidence-based fall prevention programs that use proven approaches to help you prevent falls.  Due to high demand, COSA is offering these programs to PA residents age 60 and over in collaboration with Crozer Health’s Trauma Department and the PA Department of Aging.  Programs are free of charge, but space is limited.  Program offerings this Fall are:

• A Matter of Balance: an 8-session program offered in-person on Wednesdays, from September 7^th through October 26^th at Delaware County Parks and Recreation Redwood Center Upland Park in Brookhaven from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

• Healthy Steps: a 2-session program offered online on Zoom – Thursday, September 15^th and Friday, September 16^th virtually on Zoom from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

See the attached flyers for more information.

To Register:  Contact Ellen Williams at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or call 610-499-1937.  Provide your name, address, phone number, and email address.  They will contact you to get you registered. 

There is no better time than Fall to become fall smart!  Spread the word and invite others to join. 

Let’s all look forward to a fall free Fall season!