Falls prevention in Cheshire East
One You Cheshire East is leading Falls Prevention Awareness Week which starts on Monday (21 September) with events across Cheshire East
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury among older adults and can have a significant impact on confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
Across Cheshire East, an estimated 24,000 falls occur each year among people aged 65 and over, with this figure expected to rise to 29,000 annually as the population ages.
To help tackle this growing issue, and link in with this year's campaign theme 'Right Care, Right Time, Right Place' partners are coming together to deliver a programme of free drop-in events across the campaign week.
And events are taking place in Middlewich, Holmes Chapel and Crewe.
Information stands will include:
- Bone health
- Getting up from the floor
- Nutrition and hydration
- Physical activity and lifestyle
- Foot care
- Handyperson services and home safety; and
- Blood pressure checks.
Attendees will also receive refreshments and a free goody bag packed with useful information and resources.
Event dates and locations:
- Monday 21 September - 10am to 12pm Crewe Lifestyle Centre, Moss Square, Crewe CW1 2BB
- Tuesday 22 September - 2pm to 3pm Middlewich Methodist Church, 108 Booth Lane, Middlewich CW10 0EF
- Thursday 24 September – 11am to 1pm Holmes Chapel Community Centre, Station Road, Holmes Chapel CW4 8AA.