Hey , did you know that today is the first day of the fall season?

 The only things that should be falling this season are leaves!

It’s time to take action on fall prevention.

As the world contends with the long-term effects of COVID-19 on physical and emotional health, can Americans learn by example from other countries whose first cases occurred months before the U.S.?  For instance, in Australia in June, approximately 2 months after their “first wave” had passed, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), reported that falls due to COVID-19 physical inactivity and isolation were up 30%.  

The APA noted, “...While well meaning, infection control measures taken by aged care providers have had the perverse effect of accelerating physical, mental and emotional decline in many cases…..The lack of activity and exercise will have significantly impacted …. their mobility, strength and balance and their cognitive and mental health”.

Cost of falls in the U.S. in 2020 was estimated at $68B -- if a similar 30% increase in falls occurs in the U.S. as a result of being sedentary during COVID, it is possible the U.S. could spend $88B on falls this year.

With the U.S. economy already strained, and many Americans devastated both physically and mentally from COVID-19 -- Fall Prevention Awareness Week couldn’t be more important this year!

So, what’s your next step? Call 352-493-2999 or toll free 877-639-1177 right now to schedule your FREE fall risk assessment this week!

Together, we can Fight the Fall!

Love Your Life!

P.S. Don't forget to join us today for our free webinar about what to do to prevent a fall. 
Click here to Sign up for a Free Fall Risk Assessment and click here to register for the Fight the Fall webcast today at 12:30.  Registration will get you a link to the recording for the webinar.  But you can just join us if you like.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73609064378?pwd=Uy84UVFRN1QwNVRrT09GZTR4TG1SUT09

Meeting ID: 736 0906 4378
Passcode: Fyzical

We look forward to meeting you online.  If you would prefer to drop in and see us, please feel free to stop by the YMCA of North Central Florida located at: 

FYZICAL of Gainesville
5201 NW 34th BLVD 
Gainesville, FL, 32605

If you have any questions before the workshop, you can also contact us at 352-240-1136 and our team will be happy to assist you. 

With regards, 

The Team at FYZICAL Gainesville