Safety and the Elderly HealthSense talk at ENMMC
Occupational therapist Kate Cortez of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center led a HealthSense session on aging safely at home. She cited falls as the sixth leading cause of death for those over 65 and noted two thirds of fall victims do not regain prior function, with falls causing 40 percent of traumatic injuries in seniors.
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Kate Cortez
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Cortez
Home safety tips to prevent falls for seniors
Health expert stresses assess living spaces with a safety checklist and occupational therapist input. Regular doctor visits, medication reviews, adaptive bathroom equipment, and clear paths reduce risk. Stay active, check smoke detectors, 120 degree water heater, and use grab bars.
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Roswell
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Roswell Area Club Calendar Highlights Varied Events
A packed Roswell schedule lists 9 a.m. drop ins at the Adult Center for crafts and visiting, Masonic Lodge activities, MOPS at First Baptist Church, and Roswell Men's Project intake sessions at Bank of America. noon meals and meetings at multiple venues, bridge and AA groups, plus evening chapters of Enchanters chorus, Zeta Nu Phi, seniors gatherings, and more across Roswell and Artesia venues.
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Roswell
Missouri Ave
Valley
Masonic Lodge No
Masonic Temple
Fourth St
Sterling Isaacs
Fellowship Hall
First Baptist Church
Pennsylvania Ave
Leticia
Bank of America
N. Main St
Riac Sertoma
el Toro Bravo
S. Main St
Brenda Godfrey
Alcoholics Anonymous Patros
Dry Harbor Club
E. van Buren St
the Enchanters
Women’s Barber Shop
Peachtree Village
Country Club Road
Veley Millett
Marge Heaton
Zeta Nu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Stephanie Foster
RHS Commons
W. Hobbs St
Evelyn Klemo
Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
10Th Street
Bullock Avenue
Artesia
Chaparral Rockhound Club
N. Missouri Ave
Jan Johnson
Tumbleweeds Southeast Bead Group
Happy Jacks Trading
W. Second St
Lelia Guinn
Promises
St. Thomas A Becket
S. Union Ave
Holloman AFB Wings of Freedom Air Show Sunday
Holloman AFB hosts Wings of Freedom air show with static displays of B-1B Lancer MiG-17 F-117A Nighthawk and more. Flying events start 11 a.m. with Wings of Blue, Thunderbirds show around 3:15 p.m. Admission parking free.
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Holloman Afb
Holloman Air Force Base
Holloman
U.S. Air Force Academy
Wings of Freedom
U.S. Air Force
Talking with kids about marijuana myths and facts
The message encourages starting with a trusted person to discuss marijuana and drug-free choices for kids. It directs readers to visit a national site or call a helpline, then emphasizes engaging children to separate myths from facts and promote healthy decisions.
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Theantidrug.com
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American Medical Association
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Child Welfare League of America
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National Association of State Alcohol
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