Individuals, groups sought for ODA’s prevent falls campaign

Individuals, groups sought for ODA’s prevent falls campaign

COLUMBUS

The Ohio Department of Aging will have its fifth-annual “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls” campaign on National Falls Prevention Awareness Day on Sept. 23.

The agency is seeking individuals, groups, and organizations to host community walking groups and events on that day and throughout September to raise awareness of older adult falls and the many things older Ohioans can do to prevent them.

To learn more, register a group or event, and see opportunities to participate in events visit www.aging.ohio.gov/steadyu/10MillionSteps.

While Ohioans 65 and older comprise 17 percent of the state’s population, they account for more than 87 percent of fatal falls. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths among older Ohioans. said

Falls are not a normal part of aging and most falls can be prevented. Increased physical activity, like walking several times a week, is one strategy to lower the risk, said Ursel J. McElroy, director of the department.

Free nutrition education program offered for families, children

YOUNGSTOWN

Jewish Family Services and Ohio State University Extension – Mahoning County are offering an expanded nutrition education program for families with children or those who care for children from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 26 to Nov. 21 at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane.

Included will be interactive cooking lessons, recipes, a free smartphone app, and physical activity. The program is free. To register, call 330-746-7929.

Spine surgeon recognized as top innovator

WARREN

Back and spine surgeon, Dr. Robert McLain, of Ohio Pain & Rehabilitation, a chiropractic, physical therapy and orthopedic center, has been recognized as a top innovator in his field by Cleveland Magazine in its Best Doctors issue.

A St. Vincent Charity Medical spine surgeon and longtime Cleveland medical leader, Dr. McLain provides spine surgery and after-surgery care to Ohio Pain & Rehabilitation patients who need complex back and neck surgery.

Ohio Pain & Rehabilitation is a team comprised of medical doctors, spine and extremity surgeons, chiropractic physicians, physical therapists, exercise physiologists and massage therapists, allowing a multidiscipline approach to treatment.