TAG: seniors
Fall Prevention Classes Help Improve Quality of Life for Those Age 60+
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 10, 2024 at 6:00 am
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Even if there is no injury, falls carry a heavy impact to quality of life. Many older adults fear falling, and if the fear is intense, they may limit their activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and fe […]
Tags: adults, ALTCEW, balance, exercises, fall prevention, falling, falls, group discussion, preventing, seniors
Getting Active with the Library: Get More Energy & Reduce Stress
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 14, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker The first time I heard the term forest bathing, my immediate thought was “I bet those pine needles hurt!” All kidding aside, forest bathing is a relatively recent term (with science behind it) that gives us a good reason to go take a walk. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, […]
Tags: active, adults, books, digital library, forest bathing, seniors, tai chi, Udemy, walking
