Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Arnold Raphaël, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.
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Holliswood Older Adult Center

February 2023

Fall Prevention Education

February 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST
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March 2023

Elder Abuse Prevention Education

March 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

According to the (CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Elder abuse is a serious problem in the United States.…

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Elder Abuse Prevention Education

March 21, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT

According to the CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Elder abuse is an intentional act or failure to act that…

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July 2023

Active Shooter Drills @ Holliswood Older Adult Center

July 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

According to DHS-The Department of Homeland Security: Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of…

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Active Shooter Drills @ Holliswood Older Adult Center

July 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EDT

According to DHS-The Department of Homeland Security: Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of…

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September 2023

Falls Prevention Education @ JASA Holliswood Senior Center

September 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can…

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October 2023

Active Shooter Drills @ JASA Holliswood Senior Center

October 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

According to DHS-The Department of Homeland Security: Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of…

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Stop the Bleed Training @ JASA-Holliswood Senior Center

October 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Department takes its approach to prevention and education very seriously. Our presentations and workshops are…

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November 2023

Elder Abuse Prevention Education @ JASA-Holliswood Senior Center

November 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

According to the CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Elder abuse is an intentional act or failure to act that…

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February 2024

Pedestrian Safety Education @ JASA Holliswood Senior Center

February 15 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

Defensive Walking: Pedestrian Safety for Adults Many people spend years practicing defensive driving, anticipating what the other driver might do.…

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March 2024

HBP & Heart Health Education {in person w/Abigail H.} @ JASA Holliswood Senior Center

March 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

According to the CDC: What is high blood pressure (hypertension)? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that…

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April 2024

HBP & Heart Health Education / Nutrition {in person w/Abigail H.} @ Alpha Phi Alpha Older Adult Center

April 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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September 2024

Falls Prevention Education @ JASA-Holliswood Senior Center

September 25 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can…

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