Bone health meeting
Caring Connections will host a meeting of the Bone Health Information and Discussion Group, “A LOVE Smellabration Celebration!,” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Bangor YMCA on Second Street.
Guest speaker Katherine Soul, a naturopathic doctor, will talk about the holistic benefits of aromatherapy and the health-enhancement benefits of the flower essences formulas she
has grown organically in Bangor, developed, and marketed worldwide. Aroma samples will be plentiful. Samples of a bone healthy dish and the recipe will be available.
The meeting is free and open to those interested in the topic.
To register, call Robin Long at 941-2808, ext. 338.
Preventing falls
BANGOR — During the winter, Eastern Maine Medical Center generally sees an uptick in injuries from slips, trips and falls, According to a press release. In the second half of 2014, EMMC’s Trauma Center saw 188 people admitted from falls, many of whom fell from less than 3 feet or standing.
“Well-lit areas are an important part of trying to prevent slips and falls,” said Dr. Amy Fenwick, EMMC trauma surgeon. “Also, using instruments such as bars and handles to be able to move better can help.”
Fenwick also advises the use of proper footwear, and that ensuring rugs are secured to the floor.
“In the winter time, it’s very important to wear shoes that have a good tread on them, and to compensate for slippery areas by taking smaller, shallow steps, and making your gait wider,” she said. “Another important factor is keeping your hands outside of your pockets, so if you do start to slip or fall, you can brace yourself and use your balance.”
Fenwick said it’s important to ensure snow and ice are properly removed from walkways, and that they are treated with sand and salt.