Working together in California to decrease the risks of falls for older adults through fitness, personalized support

Dr. Daman Jamarai and Amanda Rees

Special to the Village News

While we continue to study and gather data about the second-order impacts of COVID-19, it is becoming clear that the pandemic exacerbated risk factors for falls among older adults like physical inactivity. For this reason, it is vital for older adults to know that support is available that can help reduce their risk for falls and improve their quality of life.

Nearly 25% of able-bodied older adults in California is classified as physically inactive, putting them at increased risks for falls and disease, according to the 2021 America...