—__eler Armmenqicans Increased Activity Can Help PreventFalls (NAPSA)—TheNational Council on Aging reports that falls are the leading cause of injuries for those 65 years of age and over. In fact, every 14 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury—but you can protect your- self. “People have always assumed falls are inevitable with aging, but we now know manyfalls are preventable through simple lifestyle 7, = Consistent physical activity to ensure long-term strength and balance can go a long waytoward helping to prevent falls among older adults. changes, such as increased levels of physical activity,” said Robert Flippo, CEO of MobileHelp, a company that makes mobile Personal Emergency Response Sys- tems (M-PERS). The systems give active seniors expedited emergency help in caseofa fall. He acknowledged knowing how much exercise to add to your day can be a challenge. To help seniors monitor their exercise progress, the company has introduced a new activity-tracking application. The application uses the components of the company’s existing MPERSsolution. This means customers and caregivers can take advantage of the new health-focused benefits without having to invest in extra technology devices or learn how to use new software. To learn more, visit www. mobilehelp.com or call (800) 7619185.
