Healthy Aging NC

09/26/2025

Falls Prevention Awareness Week is Sept 22–26!

Did you know that 1 in 4 older adults falls each year? But here’s the good news: many falls are preventable.

Staying active as we get older helps us stay connected to our community. And one of the best ways we can stay healthy and connected as we age is to prevent falls. You have the power to reduce your risk.

💙 View and share this infographic that outlines six steps you or your loved one can take to prevent a fall.

https://www.ncoa.org/article/6-steps-to-help-prevent-falls-in-older-adults/

09/25/2025

September 22-26, 2025 is

Falls are "the main thing that causes injuries to seniors," says Debbie Jopson, an exercise instructor at the Arbutus Senior Center in Baltimore.

Reminders as you age:

💙 Even healthy and active people can fall.

💙 Taking steps to prevent a fall can help you remain independent for as long as possible.

Find out how you can prevent a fall by signing up for an evidence-based program. Watch this video created by the National Council on Aging 🎥👇

“Fall prevention is so important for seniors,” says Debbie Jopson, exercise instructor at the Arbutus Senior Center. Falls are “the main thing that causes in...

09/25/2025

Looking for more guidance as you start your walking journey? Walk with Ease is a free program that includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to help you safely improve your health. The Walk With Ease program is proven to improve balance, reduce pain and joint stiffness, build stamina and confidence while walking. Sign-up for this free, self-paced program today: https://startwalkwithease.org/Identity/Account/Register/NCCHW
Learn more about this program: https://healthyagingnc.com/walk-with-ease/

09/15/2025

September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM)

Rheumatic diseases include lupus, spondyloarthropathies, and many types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis. Rheumatic diseases can affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Some rheumatic diseases can also affect the organs.

Check out the 2025 RDAM infographic from the American College of Rheumatology below to learn more!

09/11/2025

So grateful to UNC Asheville Campus Recreation for partnering with us locally for STEPtember to host weekly walks. We had a sweet intergenerational group walk today! Share your community walking pictures for STEPtember and tag us so we can celebrate with you.

It's never too late to take that first step. Join us for STEPtember and Falls Prevention Awareness Month.
https://www.standingstrongnc.org

09/11/2025

Along with improving our physical health, every step in the STEPtember challenge helps our mental and emotional well-being too! Staying active is great for our minds, especially as we age. A simple walk can lift your mood, help you sleep better, and reduce stress. So, as you track your steps this week, remember you're not just getting stronger physically—you're also taking care of your mind and spirit!

Read more about the link between the mind and movement: https://www.standingstrongnc.org/blog/mind-movement

09/08/2025

🍂 September is Healthy Aging Month! 🍂

This year’s theme, “Reinvent Yourself: Embrace the Next Chapter of Healthy Aging,” is all about celebrating the positive side of growing older and making small lifestyle changes that can improve health and well-being.

✨Looking for a way to get started? Explore evidence-based health and wellness programs near you by visiting our program map:
https://healthyagingnc.com/all-workshops-future-in-progress/

09/04/2025

The ACR designated September as Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM). Increase awareness and explore resources for those with rheumatic diseases.

09/04/2025

Arthritis Foundation Webinar: The Power of Food & Nutrition
7:00 – 8:15 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 2

Explore the connection between diet, gut health, and arthritis disease management. Learn about the importance of a balanced diet, the role of the microbiome, and delicious recipes that can support your arthritis management. This webinar will also be translated in Spanish in real time for those who need it.

This is a free event; pre-registration is required at the link below!

08/30/2025

Did you know?

🔹Walking is one of the most important things you can do if you have arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease program reduces pain, increases balance and strength and improves your overall health. The program will help motivate you to get in great shape and allow you to walk safely and comfortably.

🔹Check out our Program Map to register for a Walk With Ease workshop near you!

Most workshops offered through the aging network are available at no or low cost to participants. Below is a partial listing of workshops available in North Carolina. For more information about programs and workshop locations, please contact us! NOTE: If you are interested in a program that you do n...

08/24/2025

Check out the infographic below to learn about Arthritis-Appropriate Evidence-Based Interventions! Contact us or visit HealthyAgingNC.com to sign up for workshops near you!

08/19/2025

Exercise is crucial in the treatment of arthritis. But knowing just how much activity to do when you’re hurting can be tricky.

Check out this article from the Arthritis Foundation to learn when to keep moving through exercise pain and when to stop when arthritis or related conditions hurt.

Learn when to keep moving through exercise pain and when to stop when arthritis or related conditions hurt.