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September Is Fall Prevention MonthDBy Ann Newstead PT, DPT, PhDid you know?• More than 25% of people aged 65 years and older will fall eachyear.• Falls are the most common cause of both fractures and traumatic brain injury in older adults and falls are the leading cause of unintentional death.• In older adults, accidental falls are associated with low physical functioning, frailty, reduced postural and gait instability. • “Afallcanbedefinedasaneventthatresults in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level. “* Older people may deny falling because they choose to live at home. Oftentimes their home is unsafe because of obstacles, throw rugs, lose railings, and lack of lights and rails.The common causes of falls are vision and vestibular changes, dizziness, leg muscle weakness, loss of flexibility, pain, impaired foot sensation, poor balance, and impaired walking.Comorbidities such as stroke, head injury, neuropathy, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, or dementia can lead to injurious falls.People with musculoskeletal disorders such as joint and muscle pain, or cardiovascular conditions such postural hypotension (low blood pressure) may experience an unexpected fall.Physical therapists play a vital role in all stages of fall prevention managementFREE Estimates$100 off with project of $1,000 or$200 off with project of $2,000+• Interior & Exterior Painting • Fence & Deck Staining• Cabinets- Refinish• And more!VETERAN OWNEDCall Chris and Crystal today!(210) 446-5795magnapainting.comby addressing strength, flexibility, pain, endurance, balance, and walking concerns. As an important part of the health care team, Physical Therapists address the negative effects of frailty, and the safety in your home and community environments.The key is prevention. Are you concerned about falling or someone you know who has fallen? Call today for a Discovery Consultation Visit or Fall Screening.We offer weekly Balance in Action, Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes. To find out about our class schedule or for a Physical Therapy comprehensive assessment to improve your balance and walking, call today!Ann H. Newstead, PT, DPT, PhDExercise Expert in Aging AdultsVestibular (Dizziness) Specialist, Geriatric and Neurologic Specialist 14418 Old Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX 78023 210-833-8336 Ahnewphysicaltherapy. comMeeting For Historical Society Of HelotesSTubmitted By HSHhe General Meeting of the Historical Society of Helotes will be held Tuesday, September 9, atthe Gardens at Old Town Helotes at 15060 Antonio Drive from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.Guest speaker Richard Gonzalez of the Lipan Apache Band of Texas will give a presentation titled, “We Are Still Here.”In 1542, the Lipan Apache first saw Spanish conquistador Francisco Coronado De Vasquez traveling through Apache land in what is now New Mexico and Northwest Texas. The tribe was semi-nomadic, traveling for buffalo hunts and seasonal changes. For the next three hundred years, their relationship with the Spaniards, other tribes, and later, other European immigrants was fraught with tension and warfare.Mr. Gonzalez, General Council Chairman of the Lipan Apache Band of Texas headquartered in Bracketville, Texas, will give a presentation on the history of the Lipan Apache tribe and where they are today.Join us for this fascinating and important topic.A deluxe box lunch from Jason’s Deli can be ordered online at the Historical Society of Helotes website under the Meetings tab.Richard Gonzalez, General Council Chairman of the Lipan Apache Band of Texas.Member cost is $15, guests $18. Order from five menu items. Reservation/meal order must be made by September 7th.The meal order is your RSVP. If you are not going to order a meal, but plan to attend, please email info@ historicalsocietyofhelotes.org to RSVP. Guests who do not order a meal are asked to donate $5 at the door. This meeting is open to the public.September 2025www.heloteshighlights.com 7Now OfferingEPOXYFlooring!