10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls Walk to take place on Sept 10 at Hawkins Corner

  Posted on August 26, 2026

10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls Walk to take place on Sept 10 at Hawkins Corner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               

Ontario OH - The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is inviting the community to walk, connect, and learn during a Falls Prevention Walk on Thursday, September 10, hosted in partnership with Richland County Mobility Management.

Everyone is welcome! Stop by the Hawkins Corner Conference Center, 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario, anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. to take a walk with Area Agency on Aging staff, enjoy helpful fall-prevention resources, and learn simple ways to stay safe, active, and independent.

And don’t forget to stop by the free flavored water stand! Choose your favorite refreshing flavor, stay hydrated, and take home your reusable water bottle.

No registration is required — just drop in and take a few steps with us!

Falls are more common than many people realize. One in three Ohioans age 60 and older will experience a fall this year. A fall can lead to serious injury and may have a lasting impact on a person’s independence and quality of life. But falls are not a normal part of aging, and many can be prevented.  Regular physical activity, including something as simple as walking, is one-way older adults can help improve strength, balance, and overall health.

The event celebrates National Falls Prevention Awareness Month and is part of the statewide effort, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Aging, to take “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls.” Attendees can also get information and resources focused on balance, home and personal safety, mobility, and practical fall-prevention strategies.

Whether you’re an older adult, caregiver, family member, friend, or simply someone who wants to support healthier aging, come take a step with us!

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., located in Ontario, provides leadership, collaboration, coordination, and services supporting older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and community resource networks — helping individuals maintain choice, independence, and dignity