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Regular exercise can reduce your risk of falling and maintain physical fitness. To get all the benefits of physical activity try all four types of exercise – endurance, strength, balance and flexibility.
How Can Seniors Reduce Their Risk of Falling? - Increase lower body strength and improve balance through regular physical activity
- Participate in a exercise program that is right for you
- See your doctor regularly. Have your medicines reviewed by your doctor or pharmacist
- Have a vision and hearing exam once a year
- Stand up slowly after resting, sitting or eating to avoid a drop in blood pressure
- Use a cane, walking stick or walker to help you feel steadier when you walk Wear rubber soled , low heeled shoes that fully support your feet Make living areas safer
- Remove trip hazards such as throw rugs, electrical/phone cords
- Have a clear path to walk by removing clutter
- Use non-slip mates in the bathtub/shower
- Install grab bars next to the toilet and in tub/shower
- Use handrails on stairways
- Improve lighting throughout the home, use nightlights
- Move commonly used items in cabinets to eye level
Several programs are offered throughout Guilford County to help older adults manage concerns about falls and increase activity levels through exercise. Matter of Balance Senior Resources of Guilford – Lindsey Poe at 373-4816 Roy B. Culler Senior Center- Calvin Vaughn at 883-3585 Piedmont Triad Council of Government – Area Agency on Aging at 294-4950 HOPE: Helping Older People Exercise sponsored by UNC-Greensboro Dr. Cody Sipe – 334-3274 or
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Free Balance Screening - A free 15 minute assessment for anyone who desires. Call any of the five Moses Cone Outpatient Rehab Centers to schedule an appointment.
Moses Cone Outpatient Rehab Center - N. Church St. 271-4840 Brassfield 282-6339 Guilford College 315-4760 Adams Farm 218-0531 MedCenter High Point 884-3884 Fall Prevention & Awareness Week is September 19-25, 2010. Special events and information sponsored by the Guilford County Falls Prevention Colaition.
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The safest place to be during high winds is indoors. Postpone outdoor activities if a wind advisory or high wind warning has been issued. If you are caught outside during high winds: - Take cover next to a building or under a shelter.
- Stand clear of roadways or train tracks, as a gust may blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
- Use handrails where available on outdoor walkways and avoid other elevated areas such as roofs without adequate railing.
- Watch for flying debris. Tree limbs may break; awnings and street signs may become loose during strong wind gusts. Keep an eye toward nearby balconies for loose objects that may fall.
In the event of a downed power line:
- Call for help. Report downed lines to your local utility emergency center and to the police. Do not try to free lines or to remove debris yourself.
- Avoid anything that may be touching downed lines, including vehicles or tree branches. Puddles and even wet or snow-covered ground can conduct electricity in some cases. Warn others to stay away.
- If you see someone who has been shocked who may be in direct or indirect contact with a power line, do not try to touch them. You may become a second victim. Get fire and medical attention as quickly as possible by calling 911.
- If a line falls on your car, stay inside the vehicle. Take care not to touch any of the metal frame of your vehicle. Honk your horn, roll down the window and warn anyone who may approach of the danger. Call or have someone call 9-1-1. Do not exit the car until help arrives and advises you to do so, unless the vehicle is on fire. To exit, open the door, but do not step out. Jump, without touching any of the metal portions of the car's exterior, to safe ground and get quickly away.
If you are driving:
- Keep both hands on the wheel and slow down.
- Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path.
- Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could push a car outside its lane of travel.
- Take extra care in a high-profile vehicle such as a truck, van, SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high wind gusts.
- If winds are severe enough to prevent safe driving, get onto the shoulder of the road and stop, making sure you are away from trees or other tall objects that could fall onto your vehicle. Stay in the car and turn on the hazard lights until the wind subsides.
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Effective July 1, 2009 the Guilford County Board of Commissioners adopted a new fee structure for Fire plan review, Fire new construction, Fire permit, Fire re-inspection and Fire Citation Fees.
These fees will be billed to those who request services according to the fee schedule.
Should you have any questions please contact: Fire Prevention Inspections Chief S. E. Thomas at 336-641-7565
Please see the fee schedule located here . |
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For Swine Flu Updates: Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine. Guilford County Department of Public Health is the lead agency locally. Updates or announcements from the Department of Public Health will be posted as needed. At this time, there are no reported cases of swine flu in NC. For local information, call GCDPH at 641-7777. |
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