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Studies have proven that one third of those who are over 65 years old die due to falls. 

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Informing the elderly of the Hispanic community about preventing falls shall be the objective of the Philadelphia Corporation Aging (PCA) workshop, to be held at its headquarters (642 North Broad) next Wednesday, December 10, from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at the PCA facilities.

“The workshop shall consist of two sessions on prevention and physical tests shall be performed to determine the degree of risk of falling to which an elderly person is exposed”, explained Bruce Bornmann, PCA consultant.

Bornmann added that it is essential that the prevention message reach all those who are 65 or older, especially minority groups such as that of Hispanics.

“A lot of work has been done with the elderly of the Hispanic community so that they will approach these types of organizations and ask for help”, said Lissette Ramos, Latino Resources coordinator of PCA.  She added that many of them resist such organizations for fear of losing their independence.

“Minorities are not familiarized with the benefits that they may enjoy (…).  We want to make sure that the message reaches the Latino community and that it is effective”, Bornsmann stated.

Allen Glicksman, head of PCA studies and assessment, stated that falls that are not due to tripping or slipping can be a sign of a severe illness.

“Latinos tend to show early signs of declining health compared to Anglo-Saxons (…).  The life style, cultural perceptions and language become substantial factors that intimidate the elderly to approach groups or organizations that are able to guide and help them, Gliksman explained.  

He added that falls among the elderly are a problem that goes beyond differences or social status.

Bornsmann said that one of the trainers at the workshop will be bilingual.

“Advice was given regarding how to accommodate the home and avoid falls and the participants will meet with health service advisors that can answer their specific questions regarding such service”, Bornmann continued.

He added that through the workshop, the elderly community will have the information it needs to prevent irreversible health damages.

“We hope to receive a positive response from the community; their’s is the decision to look out for themselves”, Bornsmann said.

For more information, contact Silvia Torres at 215 765 9000 ext. 5134 or visit    www.pcaphl.org. You can also call the help line: 215 765 9040.

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