To walk without falling, maintain good posture, place one foot directly in front of the other, and keep a slight bend in your knees to absorb uneven surfaces. Look ahead and scan the ground for hazards, avoid wide turns by leading with your foot and not crossing your legs, and ensure you wear shoes with …
Please take the quiz before reading these answers.1. What activity strengthens muscles to prevent falls?Engaging in stretching exercises strengthens muscles, which is vital for maintaining balance and stability—key components in fall prevention. Regular muscle-strengthening activities enhance mobility and flexibility, reducing the risk of falls by improving the body’s ability to recover quickly from sudden movements …
HCSC Looking to Sign up Seniors for the Golden Angel Program Every year, Harrison County Senior Center In-Home Department facilitates a Golden Angel Program for our local seniors that would benefit from some Christmas presents. Caregivers, friends, family members or even the senior submit the name of a local senior or their name and three …
Health Benefits and Risks of Chocolate Click here to download.
Identifying Hunger Signs The holidays are officially here, and often holidays are known for over eating and eating too many foods that are high in calories and low in nutritionalvalue. Click here to read (PDF).
Cleaning Your Refrigerator Before the Holiday Cleaning Your Refrigerator Before the Holiday; Your Map to a Food-Safe Holiday; Vegetable – Sweet Potato; Recipe – Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Streusel; Brain Exercise; Monthly Observations; Nutrition Counseling Contact Information Click here to read (PDF).
Harrison County Senior Center
500 W Main St.
Clarksburg, WV 26301