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September Focus: Preventing Falls for Healthy Aging
9/4/2025
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Story summary
- September is "National Healthy Aging Month," focusing on wellness for adults aged 65 and older.
- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons promotes safe fitness practices to prevent seasonal injuries.
- Central Wisconsin hosts events to provide fall prevention screenings and resources for older adults.
- Wisconsin has the highest fall-related death rate among older adults in the U.S., incurring substantial medical costs.
