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Commission backs a one-off falls-prevention presentation in September and a follow-on outreach campaign
Summary
The commission agreed to pursue a single falls-prevention presentation during the September awareness week, paired with social-media signposting to eight-week "Matter of Balance" classes and local provider lists, rather than committing immediately to an eight-week series hosted by the commission.
Melinda Hodges presented options for local falls-prevention work, citing both the National Council on Aging's materials and multiple delivery formats. "The National Council on Aging has a lot of falls prevention awareness media," she said, pointing to social-media toolkits, articles and caregiver materials available for a campaign. Hodges described two primary options: the eight-week "Matter of Balance" curriculum and a one-off community presentation available through local partner Engage.
Commissioners favored a two-tier approach: a single, public presentation during fall-prevention week in September to raise awareness and direct residents to existing eight-week courses run by multiple providers. Commissioners noted Matter of Balance classes are limited in size (often 8—10 participants) and recommended a signposting strategy so the one-off session serves as a gateway. Staff will work with Engage and the city communications team to set a date, secure a trainer, and run a social-media campaign that includes sign-up and provider lists.
No formal action was required to proceed; the commission recorded consensus to coordinate dates and communications administratively. Commissioners also discussed timing for related events (caregiver seminars in November and provider workshops in October) to ensure the falls-prevention outreach complements other senior-service activities.
