Falls can be serious at any age, but falls are one of the most common dangers for older adults.  As we age, falls threaten independence and increase risk of multiple health issues.

One of Friends Life Care goals is to assist our members to age in place and remain well, active and engaged.  One way that this can begin with understanding the risk of falls.  The following comes from member data which Friends Life Care collected in 2018.

Falls inside the home by frequency occurred in the bedroom, the living room then the bathroom and steps

Falls outside …

You will surely enjoy viewing this video as you hear Rosita Johnson tell about her decades of service to help South Africans and their struggle of apartheid– all while juggling full-time work as a Philadelphia teacher, serving as a delegate to the American Federation of Teachers and raising a family.

Learn how she co-founded Friends of SOMAFCO. After that, hear how she led and worked alongside groups of volunteers as they rolled up their sleeves to make a difference.  For example, the 1995-1996 “Booking it from Philadelphia to Soweto” project resulted in the organizati…