Milestone Athletic Club marks Falls Prevention Awareness Week to help older adults stay falls free

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio - Sept. 21, 2024 - PRLog -- Milestone Athletic Club is committed to empowering all older adults in Lake County to reduce their risk of falls, which are one of the greatest causes of serious injuries and death among people over age 65. On September 18-22, 2023, Milestone partnered with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week.

As part of this national outreach campaign, Milestone is raising awareness among older adults in our hometown. The event will feature a new online falls risk assessment tool available at no cost to individuals across the county. Visitors to www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp can complete a short survey that screens them for the most common falls risk factors.

"We're proud to be part of this national education and outreach initiative that is helping millions of older adults age well and stay falls free" said Rob Kaufmann, Club Manager.

WHAT:
Community Outreach Open House offering free fitness and balance assessments along with key components of fall prevention strategies.

WHO:
Our expert fitness specialists will be working with members and non members to assess risk and provide helpful information on improving balance, coordination and preventing falls.

WHERE:
Milestone Athletic Club, 27845 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44092

About Milestone Athletic Club
Milestone Athletic Club, is a state-of-the-art facility offering top-notch services designed to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the national voice for every person's right to age well. We believe that how we age should not be determined by gender, color, sexuality, income, or ZIP code. Working with thousands of national and local partners, we provide resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security. Founded in 1950, we are the oldest national organization focused on older adults. Learn more at ncoa.org (http://www.ncoa.org) and @NCOAging (https://twitter.com/NCOAging).