Inglewood council approves one‑year Blue Zone pilot at senior center to reduce falls

Inglewood’s City Council approved a one‑year Blue Zone pilot program aimed at reducing fall‑related injuries among older residents.

The initiative, introduced by Mayor James T. Butts Jr., funds baseline assessments, twice‑weekly neuromotor and strength training, monthly retesting and data tracking at the Inglewood Senior Center. Councilmembers moved and seconded the measure and, on roll call, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Falk and Mayor Butts recorded 'Aye' as the motion passed.

Dr. Malcolm Jones, a physiologist who said he works at the University of Southern California, presented the evidence behind the proposal and described the Blue Zone pilot as an ‘‘evidence‑based community‑driven initiative’’ to lower fall risk and improve mobility. He told the council, "Falls are predictable, measurable, and preventable," and argued early screening and targeted training can reduce injuries that lead to hospitalization and loss of independence.

The pilot schedule described to…