Community Briefs

 

January 21, 2021



Fall prevention workshop, Feb. 3 and March 3

Join Missoula Aging Services and Stephanie Markin for a virtual Falls Prevention Workshop Feb. 3 starting at 10:30 a.m. or March 3 starting at 11 a.m. This one-hour workshop is designed for older adults, care partners or anyone else with an interest in falls prevention.

The session will review preventative measures that any person can take to prevent falls. This includes strengthening exercises, home modifications and strategies to build self-confidence. Falls can be harmful for anyone in the community. They are costly, can cause traumatic or long-term health problems, or even a fatality. Fortunately, falls are also highly preventable!

The workshop will be facilitated by Stephanie Markin, a senior at the University of Montana finishing up her degree in Psychology and minor in Gerontology. She has been engaged in an internship over the fall semester with Missoula Aging Services. Stephanie has 17 years of experience as a Care Partner in a variety of home settings. She plans to continue her education to become an Occupational Therapist. Offering the workshop is the final project for her internship.

Participate online using Zoom. To register visit  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-falls-prevention-workshop-registration-131391007039. An email confirmation with the Zoom meeting ID, password and instructions will be sent to registered participants several days prior to the class. Participants will also receive an overview of topics and a list of resources, including a Falls Prevention Checklist. No cost.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or assistance registering call MAS at 406-728-7682.

Missoula Aging Services presents a Virtual Aging Mastery Spring Program

Those 55 and older are encouraged to join Missoula Aging Services and a variety of presenters for an 11-week virtual Aging Mastery Program, Spring Session from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mondays from April 5 – June 21 (excluding May 31).

The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) is a comprehensive and fun approach to aging well that encourages adults age 55+ to take actions to enhance their health, financial well-being, social connectedness and overall quality of life. Central to the AMP philosophy is the belief that modest lifestyle changes can produce big results and that people can be empowered and supported to cultivate health and longevity. The core curriculum covers ten topics: Navigating longer lives: the basics of aging mastery; exercise and you; sleep; healthy eating and hydration; financial fitness; advance planning; healthy relationships; medication management; community engagement and falls prevention

Participate online using Zoom. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required and is first come, first served. Register at https://agingmasterymas.eventbrite.com. An email confirmation with the Zoom meeting ID, password and instructions will be sent to registered participants prior to the class starting date.

For more information or help registering, contact Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682. This class is offered at no cost thanks to the support of the Jane S. Heman Foundation.

Weekly COVID-19 update

As of Jan. 18, there are 89,576 cases of COVID-19 in Montana. There are 4,956 active cases, 3,974 total hospitalizations with 169 active, 83,527 recoveries and 1,093 deaths in Montana due to COVID-19 complications. Missoula County has had 7,243 cases, has 317 active cases, 6,866 recovered and 60 COVID-related deaths.

For the most up-to-date and accurate information please refer to the Missoula County-City Health Department website http://missoula.co/cvirus or call 406-258-INFO (4636) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Call Log Jan. 10 – Jan. 17

• 1/10, 10:15am, 2X mile marker Highway 83, Summit: Suspicious Activity

• 1/11, 5:38pm, Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 1/12, 1:54am, 41 mile marker Highway 200, Ovando: Accident – Injury

• 1/12, 4:50pm, 1X mile marker Highway 200, Greenough: Slide-In No Property Damage

• 1/12, 5:00pm, 1X mile marker Highway 200, Potomac: Slide-In No Property Damage

• 1/12, 5:15pm, 1X mile marker Highway 200, Greenough: Accident – No Injury

• 1/15, 6:01pm, 31XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Theft

• 1/15, 6:40pm, 27XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 1/15, 9:00pm, 1X mile marker Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – Injury

• 1/16, 8:43am, 62XX Highway 83, Condon: Suspicious Activity

• 1/16, 2:47pm, 35XX Bear Acres Road, Potomac: Trespassing

• 1/17, 10:00am, 1XX Alder Lane, Seeley Lake: Littering

Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Call Log Jan. 10 – Jan. 16

• 1/12, Highway 200 mile marker 41, Ovando: Accident

• 1/13, Arrowhead, Seeley Lake: Structure Response

• 1/13, Double Arrow/Cutthroat Drive, Seeley Lake: Tree on Power Line

• 1/13, Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Tree on Power Line

• 1/13, Highway 83 mile marker 19, Seeley Lake: Tree on Power Line

• 1/13, Juniper Drive, Seeley Lake: Tree versus House

• 1/13, Double Arrow/Drew Creek, Seeley Lake: Tree on Power Line

• 1/13, Moose Lane/Evergreen Drive, Seeley Lake: Tree on Power Line

• 1/13, Perch Court, Seeley Lake: Tree on Power Line

• 1/14, Seeley Lane, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 1/15, Alder Lane, Seeley Lake: Medical

 

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