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Take the Right Steps to Prevent Falls
According to the CDC, every second of the day, someone age 65 and over falls in the United States. One in four older adults will experience a fall, and one in five falls results in a broken bone, too often a hip fracture. Slips and falls are NOT a “normal” part of aging and they can be prevented.
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2021 Falls Prevention Awareness Week Presentations
Falls are not inevitable. Most falls can be avoided. To mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 20 through 24, 2021, Juniper held free online sessions. They are chocked full of good information and tips to help you reduce your risk.
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Walk with Ease to Reduce Joint Pain and Stay Active
Angela Kalkbrenner is helping older Minnesotans create a routine to stay active and healthy in a safe, relaxing and enjoyable way — walking! As director of wellness at SilverCreek on Main, a senior living community in Maple Grove, MN, she is one of the people leading people through the Walk with Ease program to make walking part of their everyday life.
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Small Steps; Big Rewards with Aging Mastery Program
Working for the St. Louis County 911 Communications Division, Holly Olson is familiar with the challenges some older Minnesotans are facing when they’re calling her department. So, when her Minnesota county offered an opportunity to prepare for aging and take steps to improve her own health and well-being, she jumped on it.
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Social Connect: An Antidote for Stress and Social Isolation
Stress and social isolation can affect anyone. If you are an older adult or a person with disabilities, you probably know that you are particularly at risk for them. Social Connect is proving to be a resource that can help you stay well, learn how to manage stress and get connected to others through the program’s classes.
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Be Well Stories
Take the Right Steps to Prevent Falls
2021 Falls Prevention Awareness Week Presentations
Walk with Ease to Reduce Joint Pain and Stay Active
Small Steps; Big Rewards with Aging Mastery Program
Social Connect: An Antidote for Stress and Social Isolation
A Healthy Lifestyle: A Protective Measure Against Dementia
“Taking Charge” – Read about Juniper in Minnesota Good Age
Exercise Is for All of Us