The Falls Prevention Coalition of Idaho (FPC-ID) is presenting the first seminar in the 2023 Falls Prevention Awareness Month (FPAM) seminar series. Why Falls Matter and How to prevent Them is a free online seminar that discusses medication, nutrition, physical activity, and environmental factors that can increase a person’s risk of falling. Most importantly, strategies to reduce these risks are provided. The goal is to bring awareness and prevention strategies to individuals, families, caregivers, communities, and civic leaders, of the incidence, outcomes, and costs of falls. With this knowledge, simple strategies can be implemented to reduce falls risk in public and private spaces, and individuals willRead More →

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Idaho (FPC-ID) is presenting a seminar series in honor of the 2023 Falls Prevention Awareness Month (FPAM). This second seminar takes participants on a virtual tour through their home to identify what might present a trip, slip, or fall risk. Strategies to remove those hazards are provided along with resources if a person does not have the skills or resources to remove them on their own. The goal is to bring awareness and prevention strategies to individuals, families, caregivers, communities, and civic leaders, of the incidence, outcomes, and costs of falls. With this knowledge, simple strategies can be implemented toRead More →

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Idaho (FPC-ID) is presenting a seminar series in honor of the 2023 Falls Prevention Awareness Month (FPAM).  Join us for a Fall Risk Screening and Information Fair as well as several seminars. The goal is to bring awareness and prevention strategies to individuals, families, caregivers, communities, and civic leaders, of the incidence, outcomes, and costs of falls. With this knowledge, simple strategies can be implemented to reduce falls risk in public and private spaces, and individuals will be empowered to make decisions that reduce their risk of falling. This seminar is designed for community members who are interested in healthy agingRead More →

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Idaho (FPC-ID) is presenting a seminar series in honor of the 2023 Falls Prevention Awareness Month (FPAM). In this seminar, simple, at-home exercises are demonstrated, both standing and sitting, that allow a person to gain strength, balance, and flexibility, the combination of which is the key to preventing falls. The goal is to bring awareness and prevention strategies to individuals, families, caregivers, communities, and civic leaders, of the incidence, outcomes, and costs of falls. With this knowledge, simple strategies can be implemented to reduce falls risk in public and private spaces, and individuals will be empowered to make decisions thatRead More →

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Idaho (FPC-ID) is presenting a seminar series in honor of the 2023 Falls Prevention Awareness Month (FPAM). This seminar is designed for healthcare students and practicing professionals. The prevalence of falls and fall-related injuries that can be reduced when addressed as part of primary prevention are reviewed. Simple risk assessments that can be done during a clinic or in-home visit are discussed. Resources an at-risk person can be referred to for treatment and education to prevent falls are provided. The goal is to encourage clinicians to integrate falls risk assessment and appropriate interventions into their everyday practice.

Master Minded Ministries Student Ministries will be presenting The Dark Road play on Friday, September 22nd along with a dinner. This play will expose some of the aspects of the Holocaust and the narrative that persuaded a generation to dehumanize Jews to the point of exterminating them. MMM is committed to “never again” by creating awareness of what can happen when we allow a “cancel culture” to take over. Select Here for ticket purchase information.

Come put a spring in your step at September Swing, the only event in Idaho where you can experience a live 1940s big band in a hangar surrounded by World War II airplanes! The amazing and talented Kings of Swing will have you swinging the night away just like your parents and grandparents did!