Age Well with WIHA: March/April 2023 WIHA’s newsletter is published bi-monthly and sent by email. View the email newsletter online or read the full stories below. Don’t forget to subscribe! In this Issue Welcome to WIHA Healthy communities filled with…
If better health is the gift you want to give yourself this holiday season, try these tips from the CDC to add more movement to your day and healthy foods to your plate. 1. Stay active. Even a few minutes…
Wisconsin has the highest death rate due to falls for older adults of any state in the country. Here are some more startling statistics: Every 11 seconds an older adult somewhere in the U.S. is admitted to an Emergency Department…
A study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests that older adults and their families should view falls as a possible early indicator of risk behind the wheel. According to the research, older drivers with a history of falling…
How much of your health is influenced by what you do outside your doctor’s office? Maybe more than you think! Though genetics does play a role, 30% of your health is determined by your own choices and health behaviors –…
WIHA is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, WIHA has…