Staying Steady: Practical Strategies for Preventing Falls and Staying Active at Any Age
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults? The good news is that many can be prevented! Join Steve Di Ciacca from the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging for an interactive session where you’ll learn what increases fall risk, try simple exercises to improve balance and strength, and discover everyday strategies to help you stay steady and confident.
About the Presenter:
Steve Di Ciacca is a physical therapist and program manager of Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). The CCAA is a unique, national research and education centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western. It promotes physical activity and well-being for older adults through a combination of basic and applied research, education, and community-based exercise programs. Its education and leadership training programs instruct thousands of individuals across Canada in standard, evidence-based practices to enhance the functional fitness of older adults at every level of mobility.