December is Arthritis and Fall Prevention Awareness Month! Did you know? More than 50 million adults in the United States have arthritis. Arthritis causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. It reduces exercise capacity. Moreover, as people age, muscles, bones, and joints degenerate. Reduced muscle strength and balance will increase the risk of falling. Falls can often lead to fractures, thus affecting the patient’s independence and ability to take care of themselves. To prevent falls, we can begin by improving the elderly’s physical fitness, the surrounding environment, and the details of their daily lives. If you want to learn more about arthritis and fall prevention, please attend NEMS Health Education Workshop.
Topics include:
- What is arthritis?
- What are the most common types of arthritis?
- What are the symptoms of arthritis?
- How to manage arthritis?
- Risk factors for falls
- Fall prevention tips
- Exercise demonstration
Date: 12/3/2024 – 12/31/2024, Every Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: SF Chinatown, 1520 Stockton Clinic
Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Date: 12/2/2024 – 12/30/2024, Every Monday
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Daly City, 211 Eastmoor Clinic
Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
To learn more, click here to view or download the workshop flyer (available in English and Chinese).
For questions or to register for classes, please contact our Health Education Department at (415) 391-9686 ext. 5843.
