HEALTH NOTE: 2 public events aimed at fall prevention
(WorldNews Health)

Falls are common. One in four Americans age 65+ falls each year. Falls are also costly. In 2013, the total cost of fall injuries was $34 billion - a figure that researchers predict may double by 2020. Here´s the good news: Falls can be preventable. Learn how to prevent falls by attending two special events in September as Aging Partners recognizes National Fall Prevention Awareness Month: - Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance and Qigong classes, featuring movements designed to build strength and improve balance in an effort to prevent falls, will be offered...