During these colder months we ask that you be extra diligent while navigating the outdoors. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 1/3 of people aged 65 and older fall each year. Fall injuries are responsible for significant disability, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. Here at Warm Beach Senior Community we have gathered some great tips to keep you safer and healthier in the new year.

• Stay physically active. Plan an exercise program that is right for you. Regular exercise improves muscles and makes you stronger. It also helps keep your joints, tendons, and ligaments flexible. Mild weight-bearing activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, may slow bone loss from osteoporosis.
• Have your eyes and hearing tested. Even small changes in sight and hearing may cause you to fall. When you get new eyeglasses, take time to get used to them. Always wear your glasses when you need them. If you have a hearing aid, be sure it fits well, and wear it.
• Find out about the side effects of any medicine you take. If a drug makes you sleepy or dizzy, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
• Get enough sleep. If you are sleepy, you are more likely to fall.
• Be aware of your surroundings.  If it looks unsafe, stay home.
• Stand up slowly. Getting up too quickly can cause your blood pressure to drop. That can make you feel wobbly.
• Use a walking stick if you need help feeling steady when you walk. If your doctor tells you to use a cane or walker, make sure it is the right size for you and the wheels roll smoothly. This is very important when you're walking in areas you don't know well or in places where the walkways are uneven.
• Be very careful when walking on wet or icy surfaces. They can be very slippery! Try to have sand or salt spread on icy areas by your front or back door.
• Wear non-skid, rubber-soled, low-heeled shoes, or lace-up shoes with non-skid soles that fully support your feet. It is important that the soles are not too thin or too thick. Don't walk around on stairs or floors in socks or in shoes and slippers with smooth soles.

Always tell your doctor if you have fallen since your last checkup-even if you aren't hurt when you fall.

If you are interested in activities on campus to participate in,  please contact Mike Tatham 652-2649 to learn more about our great programs.

 

       Have you visited our local Warm Beach Senior Community Thrift Shop?  

Regardless if you want to clean out your closet and make a donation or like to shop around and search for treasure, we have what you need. Located right off Marine Drive, we are open Monday-Friday 1-5pm and Saturday 10-5. We are proudly run by volunteers of the Warm Beach Senior Community!

                                                                                                       

 

 

Why Move to Warm Beach?

Have you been considering a move to the Warm Beach Senior Community, but you're not sure if you're ready? Would you and/or your family benefit hearing directly from folks who live in the community as to why they made the move and what to consider as you look into your future? We hope you will join us for this casual and informational meeting.

 

Date: Friday, February 21, 2014

Breakfast Time: 9:30am

Program Time: 10am

Place: Warm Beach Senior Community

Beachwood Lounge

20420 Marine Drive

Stanwood, WA 98292

 

Space is limited to 40 people so please RSVP by calling: 360-652-4593

 

You are welcome to stay afterwards for an Open House of available apartments and homes following events.

 

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