January 2023 WIHA Update
Healthy Holidays
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…
2022 WIHA Updates
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Funding Opportunity
As part of our Falls Free Wisconsin initiative, the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for local falls prevention efforts in Wisconsin. The Localizing Efforts to Address Falls (LEAF) program will provide grants…
Innovative Approaches to Falls Prevention in Wisconsin Communities
Thanks to all who were able to join us today for the the Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition’s Innovative Approaches to Falls Prevention in Wisconsin Communities webinar. We hope you found ideas that you can adapt and/or replicate in your area.…
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Wisconsin has the highest death rate due to falls for older adults of any state in the country. Here are some more startling statistics: There is good news though: falls are not a normal part of aging and can be…
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, but the prevalence and high cost of falls in Wisconsin is a year-round problem. In fact, for adults age 65 and older, Wisconsin’s death rate due to falls is the nation’s highest. One in…
Link between Falls & Driving
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…
Self-Care Improves Health
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 Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion
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…