Defying Gravity: Understanding Balance and Preventing Falls
March 19, 2026 |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
Online Webinar
Every day, we perform a delicate dance with gravity – walking, reaching, and moving through life without realizing the incredible coordination it takes to stay upright. Join Dr. Katharine Forth, a neuroscientist in motor coordination and former NASA researcher, as she reveals the fascinating science behind balance and what space research has taught us about staying steady here on Earth.
Falls are now the leading cause of trauma-related hospital visits across all age groups, with one in four adults over 65 experiencing a fall each year—yet the good news is that balance can be strengthened and falls prevented at any age. In this engaging session, Dr. Forth explains why balance is far more than standing on one leg, how it changes day to day, and shares simple, proven strategies to boost stability, confidence, and overall wellbeing while dispelling the myth that falling is an inevitable part of aging and inspiring participants to move with confidence and master their own dance with gravity.
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