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Balance Awareness Week

Posted by Cynthia Ryan
Jul. 16, 2012 | 10:07am

Defeat Dizziness

This is Balance Awareness Week!  September 16-22, 2012

The goal of Balance Awareness Week is to “defeat dizziness” by helping people recognize the symptoms of a vestibular disorder, and urging them to seek help from a professional vestibular specialist. In addition, VEDA encourages the friends, family and coworkers of those suffering from a vestibular disorder to learn more about how balance dysfunction can impact their loved one’s ability to perform common day-to-day activities.

Fall Prevention Awareness Week

Posted by Cynthia Ryan
Sep. 05, 2012 | 11:41am

September 22 – 28, 2012 - Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To recognize this critical issue, at the state level, SCR 77 (D-Lowenthal) was passed in 2008 declaring the first week of Fall each year as Fall Prevention Awareness Week. At the heart of this initiative is the message that falls are preventable.

Watch and share the official Rare Disease Day 2013 video!

Posted by Kerrie Denner
Feb. 28, 2013 | 7:59am

Watch and share the official Rare Disease Day 2013 video! The sixth Rare Disease Day takes place on 28 February 2013. This year's slogan "Rare Disorders without Borders" emphasises the need for international cooperation. Join an activity taking place near you to demonstrate global solidarity. Let's go beyond borders for rare disorders. Show your solidarity today! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=n6HReXaUUSw

Source: raredisease.org

Balance Awareness Week

Posted by Cynthia Ryan
Jul. 16, 2012 | 10:07am

Defeat Dizziness

This is Balance Awareness Week!  September 16-22, 2012

The goal of Balance Awareness Week is to “defeat dizziness” by helping people recognize the symptoms of a vestibular disorder, and urging them to seek help from a professional vestibular specialist. In addition, VEDA encourages the friends, family and coworkers of those suffering from a vestibular disorder to learn more about how balance dysfunction can impact their loved one’s ability to perform common day-to-day activities.