Like many Northerners, we’ll be spending time in Florida this January and February – but it won’t be on vacation! Now that we are sanctioned by FOTA for 8 CEUs for our Fall Prevention Training Course, we’ll be training PTs, OTs and Assistants in the Six-Step Balance System™ proven to reduce falls! Knowing that we…
Six-Step Recommended for Parkinson’s Patients
One thing you may not be aware of, the Six-Step Balance System™ can be adapted for many different people at various levels of fitness. We are pleased to see that the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation is recommending the exercises in Dr. Carpenter’s book for those with PD, see their write up which has also been added…
Falls Prevention Awareness Day at the Baldwin House
It’s the 8th annual “National Fall Prevention Awareness Day” today (Sept. 23, 2015), and we’re presenting tips on how to prevent falls at the Baldwin House Apartments, Birmingham, MI. What a lovely setting on this first day of Fall – and it’s always a pleasure to meet lively older adults who are taking responsibility for…
Happy Anniversary to the Older Americans Act!!
On July 14th the Older Americans Act (OAA) celebrated its 50th Anniversary!! President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act (OAA) into law in July 1965. Over the past 50 years, the Act has provided a national network of aging services and funding that helps older adults to live and thrive in communities of…
Ohio OT CEU Approval
Just received GREAT news from the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board – the OT Section has approved our Fall Prevention Training Course for 8 CEUs. Calling all OT’s: we’re in the process of getting a location for a fall workshop – let us know what would be a good location for…
Fall Prevention Training returns to The Community House!
Have fun dancing with your pillow, walking a “balance beam”, and ball handling activities! Reserve your spot now for this awesome six week class – it doesn’t feel like “exercise”, but it works! Class starts Wednesday, July 15th, register by by calling (248) 644-5832 and asking for Program or Online at www.tchserves.org.
TBI Signs & Symptoms
In our last post we learned that falls cause more than 81% of all TBIs (traumatic brain injuries) among adults aged 65 or older. In this post we’ll identify some of the signs and symptoms of TBI. So what are the signs that an older adult has had a TBI? First, we must say that…
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Did you know that March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month? We were not surprised to hear that falls are the leading cause of TBI (traumatic brain injury) in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says, “TBI is a preventable public health issue.” They [falls] cause more than 81% of…
How Exciting – NEXT!
How exciting! Here’s Sharon at the unveiling of the new name for the former BASCC (Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council) – we had second row seats to hear the great Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, and other local dignitaries. It was a wonderful gathering of like-minded folk, delicious food (to include fresh fruit, gourmet cookies,…
Body Workz Rocks!!
Shown here is Sharon Claye (far right), Master Trainer, along with the happy graduates of the Fall Prevention Trainer Workshop held at Body Workz Health Club in Orange, Texas on February 21, 2015.