•December 20, 2023•

Cheri Burcham

Extension Educator

University of Illinois Extension

With winter weather on the horizon, so is the higher risk of falling. Extension Educator Diane Reinhold wrote this very helpful article last year that I would like to share and hopefully prevent falls not just this winter, but anytime. Diane says: Winter signals the changing of yet another season. As the temperatures drop and snow blankets the landscape, snow and cold weather lovers embrace all that winter has to offer. Whether you love winter or find yourself longing for the warm summer sun, one thing is for certain, we must all pay close attention to our health and the needs of our bodies, especially as we head outdoors.

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