Latest news with #AMatterofBalance
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Preventing falls is a matter of balance
(WGHP) — Every year, more than 300,000 older adults end up in a hospital with a hip fracture after a fall. In Successful Aging, Davidson County Senior Services is offering classes to help older adults maintain their balance and prevent falls. Registration is required to attend A Matter of Balance. Register at Davidson County's website. Go to 'residents,' and then click 'senior services.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
THFD responds to electrical fire on 22nd St.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Tuesday night, the Terre Haute Fire Department (THFD) responded to a residential structure fire, leading to the Red Cross deploying for 1 person and their dog. According to THFD Public Information Officer, Captain Nick Arnold, the fire department was dispatched to 3117 N 22nd St. around 10 p.m. Tuesday for a fire in the kitchen of the home. Railroad crossing issues in Shelburn continue Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the exterior of the home. Arnold said that crews made a quick attack and controlled the flames within minutes. However, the damage to the kitchen area was severe enough that the resident wasn't able to stay in the home after the fire. Red Cross was deployed to help support the resident and their dog during this time. Both the resident and animal received no injuries during the fire. THFD's investigation concluded that the fire was ruled an accidental electrical fire. Purdue Extension Sullivan Co. is bringing back its A Matter of Balance class Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Purdue Extension Sullivan Co. is bringing back its A Matter of Balance class
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Purdue Extension Sullivan Co. is bringing back its A Matter of Balance class. This class is for people who have concerns about falling and teaches them how to stay balanced with exercises, and ways to reduce fall risks in your everyday life. It is a 2-hour long class that meets once a week for 8 weeks. One of its Health Educators Cheryl Casselman said this class is usually a big hit and this information could help a participant through their entire life. IN State Rep. files bill to add more lanes to I-70 'They talk about how they are going to miss it,' said Casselman. 'They also really enjoy the socializing, and the information is quality information that will take them on for a lifetime, so it is valuable class.' The first class will be held on February 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
