Healthy Aging Month — Don’t Let Fear of Falls Hold You Back
DON’T LET A FEAR OF FALLS HOLD YOU BACK Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over the age of 65. These startling statistics are why the National Council on Aging (NCOA) has deemed September 18-24 as Falls Prevention Week. The YMCA of Greater Houston is asking older adults, caregivers, family members and health care professionals in the Greater Houston area to join us in raising awareness to prevent falls among older adults. “Falling and fear of falling may prevent older adults [...]
Celebrating International Citizenship Day
In celebration of International Citizenship Day, we want to highlight one out of many immigrants that put in much effort to become a citizen of this country. Milco De Moya came alone from Cuba on January 2, 2017. In Cuba, Milco worked in an International Hotel for 24 years where he was able to enjoy the beautiful beach at a job he loved every day. However, due to certain circumstances, Milco had to come to the United States to fight for a better life. Here, starting over was difficult and leaving his family and friends behind was not easy. Adjusting [...]
Childhood Obesity Month: Refresh Healthy Habits
AS SCHOOL YEAR STARTS, REFRESH HEALTHY HABITS September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines this month, the YMCA of Greater Houston is offering tips to help families incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into their lives. Eat & Drink Healthy: Make water the drink of choice and encourage everyone to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables by offering two or three colorful options at every meal. As a family, choose [...]
Juliette Ortega Endowment Fund at YMCA Houston
HELP PREVENT CHILDHOOD DROWNINGS In memory of Juliette Eileen Ortega July 12, 2007 - July 19, 2010 Your help is needed to reduce drowning deaths. The YMCA of Greater Houston is committed to making families safer around the water by providing swim lesson instruction and parent education in an effort to eliminate drownings and save lives. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional, injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4, and Texas ranks second nationally in drowning deaths. The Juliette Ortega Endowment Fund was established in memory of Juliette to improve water safety in our community. The purpose of [...]
