Falls Prevention Month 2026

Reduce Your Risk at Every Age Falling is one of the most underestimated dangers. Most falls occur while simply walking or doing day-to-day tasks, and our risk increases as we […]

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Falls Prevention Awareness Month

Stay Safe, Stay Independent Each year, 14 million older Americans experience falls — 1 in 4 people aged 65 and up. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older […]

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The Truth About Preventing Falls

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month It’s no secret that falling can be dangerous, yet there is a great deal of misinformation about it. A quick look at myths vs. […]

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Wellness Instructors Wanted for Community Program

MVES Offers Free Training for New Wellness Leaders Are you a wellness instructor, or have you ever been interested in leading a wellness class? Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) is […]

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MVES Offers Free Health and Caregiver Programs

Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) will present two free programs beginning in March 2023, one aimed at managing falls and promoting healthy activity and one for people caring for a […]

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