Senior Healthy Living Lectures

The senior Healthy Living program invites you to attend our next event in the Healthy Living Lecture series. These free, virtual events feature expert speakers from Henry Ford Health who will discuss topics of importance for seniors. Each hour-long presentation will allow time for questions and answers.

The Importance of Fall Prevention - May 20, 2025

Falls are largely preventable. As you age, fall prevention becomes increasingly important. During this webinar, Stephanie Booza, RN & Jennifer Elrod, RN – Injury Prevention Specialists from Henry Ford Health Trauma Services will teach you how to reduce your risk of falling by taking your medications safely, the importance of having your vision and hearing checked and what to do next if you do fall.

Join us for Series 2 in July on the importance of exercise and Series 3 in September on home safety modifications to prevent falls in and around your home.

4 Types of Exercises Everyone Should Be Doing - July 23, 2025

Regardless of your physical ability, there are four types of exercises everyone should be doing to prevent falls and improve mobility per the National Institute on Aging’s guidelines. Participants review examples of each type and how to add them to their daily routine. These exercises help reduce the risk of falling and can extend someone’s independence.

Home Modifications - September 18, 2025

Home modifications play a crucial role in preventing falls, particularly for older adults or individuals with mobility challenges. 

In this Healthy Living webinar, Nicole Matthews Papelian, RN and Katie Watson, RN will discuss key changes someone could make to prevent falls and injuries. These include installing grab bars in bathrooms, using non-slip mats in wet areas and ensuring adequate lighting throughout the home, especially in hallways and staircases. These simple yet effective adjustments can greatly improve stability, independence, and overall quality of life at home.

A WebEx link will be emailed to those who sign up.