Healthy Bones for Life™ (Webinar)
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 26, 1pm-2pm ET
Speaker: Peer Educator - Francine Matalon-Degni
This webinar will share the basics of bone health and why it is important. You will learn bone development over the ages, understand what osteoporosis is, bone loss and fractures. It’s the perfect introduction to preventing bone loss, fracture prevention, bone-safe exercise and bone-healthy nutrition. So, take steps to stay strong and independent for life! Click here to register.
Eating for Healthy Bones™
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 9, 12pm-1pm ET
Speaker: Peer Educator - Lisa Crozier
If your body is a castle, your bones are the foundation. To keep our bones strong and healthy for life, we need to feed them properly! Find out how by tuning in to Eating for Healthy Bones, a free live virtual event that will empower and enlighten you. Here is some of what you’ll learn:
* How the Dynamic Duo of calcium and vitamin D work together to build and rebuild your bones.
* What other vitamins and minerals are key players for bone health.
* What foods provide the nutrients our bones need.
* When you might need supplements, and what kind to take.
Click here to register.
Posture Power™
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 24, 2pm-3pm ET
Speaker: Peer Educator - Teresa Marchok
This program will cover the importance of posture and body mechanics to prevent fractures with quick techniques for safe movement. Postural changes affect our bones and body as we age. Knowing proper alignment and the correct type of exercises can improve posture and help reduce the risk of fractures. In addition, you'll learn the right ways to do your everyday activities. Click here to register.
Stepping Out Strong™
Thursday, August 8, 12pm-1pm ET
Speaker: Peer Educator - Bryan Arce
This is a community-oriented program focused on fall prevention to keep people on their feet. Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall, and falls are the leading cause of hip fractures. So, get your balance checked, and learn simple exercises you can do at home to improve balance, strength and flexibility! Click hereto register.
Healthy Bones for Life™
Monday, August 26, 12pm-1pm ET
Speaker: Peer Educator - Andi Morgenthaler, PT, DPT, NCPT, CEEAA
This webinar will share the basics of bone health and why it is important. You will learn bone development over the ages, understand what osteoporosis is, bone loss and fractures. It’s the perfect introduction to preventing bone loss, fracture prevention, bone-safe exercise and bone-healthy nutrition. So, take steps to stay strong and independent for life! Click here to register.