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Proclamation Declaring September 22 through 28, 2018 as Fall Prevention Awareness Week. (City Manager 2110)
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Proclamation
Whereas, California has over 5.5 million residents age 65 and older - the largest elderly population of any state in the United States, whose age 85 plus category is now the fastest growing segment of the population; and
Whereas, in 2017, there were 224,530 people 65 years and older in Alameda County, representing 13.5% of the population and 48% of the hospitalizations and deaths due to unintentional injuries; and
Whereas, in 2017, there were 11,322 people 65 years and older in the City of Alameda, representing 14.3% of the population; and
Whereas, falls in Alameda County have been identified as the most common cause of unintentional injuries and leading cause of injury death among people over 65; and
Whereas, falling, and the fear of falling, can lead to depression, isolation, diminished mobility, and loss of functional independence; and
Whereas, falls can be reduced by 20-30% through strategies including fall risk assessments, medication management, home fall hazard reduction, physical activity programs focused on balance and strength, and behavioral health education; and
Whereas, the State of California passed legislation in 2008 (SCR 77 Lowenthal) declaring the first week of fall each year as "Fall Prevention Awareness Week;" and
Whereas, we are fortunate to have many free and low cost events offered in Alameda to reduce falling, including increasing balance and strength sponsored by public and private organizations including Alameda Elder Services (Fitness and Therapy) by AEC Living, Alameda Fire Department, Alameda Hospital, Alameda Recreation & Parks Department, Alice Home Care of Alameda, Calyx Heath, Elders Village Talks and Mastick Senior Center.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, Trish Herrera Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim September 22 - 28, 2018 as
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