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Stop Falls Before They Stop You!

Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall? However, there is something we all can do. We can be proactive and attend the Healthy Steps program.

Due to high demand, Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging is offering another sessions of Healthy Steps Program online on ZOOM in collaboration with Crozer-Keystone Health System’s Trauma Center. Healthy Steps is a two-session programoffered to adults age 60 and over, developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to reduce the risk of falls among older adults. The program’s focus is on:

• Environmental & Home Safety
• Health Status/Disease States
• Nutrition
• Maintaining an Active Lifestyle
• Foot Health
• Social Connectedness
• Sensory Deficits (vision & hearing)
• Mental & Spiritual Well-being
• Side Effects of Medication
• Exercises to Increase Strength
• Balance & Flexibility

Healthy Steps will be held online on Tuesdays, May 11 and Tuesday May 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Register Today!!

Space is limited so register soon by emailing williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or calling 610-499-1937. Provide me your name, address, phone number, and email address.

There is no better time than now to become fall smart!

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention findings indicate that:

• Every 20 minutes an older adult in the U.S. dies from a fall.
• Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury.

Many people do not know that fear of falling can actually become a self-fulfilling prophecy, putting us at an increased risk for falls. The good news is that you can face your fears and learn what you can do to increase your physical strength, flexibility and balance and decrease your risk of falling by attending the program “A Matter of Balance.” The County of Delaware Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is offering A Matter of Balance FREE of charge virtually on Zoom.

This nine-session evidence-based program proven to help reduce the risk of falls among older adults will be held twice a week for four-and-a-half weeks from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, May 5 through June 2.

Register by contacting Ellen Williams, Health and Wellness Program Manager at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or by calling 610-499-1937. Space is limited.

What are others saying about A Matter of Balance?

“Now that I think about possible situations where I might be in danger of falling, I pre-plan a bit and also take care of my physical being as well, food, exercise, sleep, etc. Keep the program going. You have made us think about ways to help ourselves stay safe, healthy and balanced.”

“I made changes in my home. I would recommend the class to all my friends.”

Matter of Balance is free to PA residents age 60 and over and will be held virtually on Zoom.

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Do you need assistance with your application for the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program?

Attend one of two upcoming in-person application intake sessions and the Delco Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) grant program staff will help you register and submit your full application.
Residents are encouraged to ask their landlords to register with the Program and to attend these upcoming in-person application intake sessions as well.

People with language and/or physical or related challenges may request assistance at these sessions.

Appointment Only In-Person Application Intake Sessions:
Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

UPPER DARBY OFFICE:
20 South 69th St.
Upper Darby, PA 19082

EDDYSTONE OFFICE:
Baldwin Tower
1510 Chester Pike, Suite 102 Eddystone, PA 19022

Due to COVID protocols, these sessions will be by appointment only. Please call (484) 729-4200 or e-mail info@delco-era.com to schedule your appointment.

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