"AGING AND SPINAL HEALTH" EDUCATIONAL SESSION AT THE NURSING HOME

Date June 26, 2026 Friday
Admission Free No registration needed

About the Event

As part of its commitment to promoting public health, our Department organized an educational program to raise awareness among older adults. Dr. Müzeyyen Öz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, delivered an educational session entitled "Aging and Our Spine" at the Çankırı İsmail Özdemir Nursing Home. Held on June 26, 2026 , the session was designed to help older adults protect their spinal health and increase their awareness of healthy aging. During the session, age-related changes in the spine and common spinal problems encountered in older adults were explained in clear and accessible language. Participants were also informed about proper sitting and standing techniques, spine-protective movements for daily activities, strategies to prevent falls, and simple exercises that can be performed safely while seated in a chair. The session emphasized the importance of physical activity in maintaining health during older age and highlighted the essen...

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As part of its commitment to promoting public health, our Department organized an educational program to raise awareness among older adults.

Dr. Müzeyyen Öz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, delivered an educational session entitled "Aging and Our Spine" at the Çankırı İsmail Özdemir Nursing Home. Held on June 26, 2026, the session was designed to help older adults protect their spinal health and increase their awareness of healthy aging.

During the session, age-related changes in the spine and common spinal problems encountered in older adults were explained in clear and accessible language. Participants were also informed about proper sitting and standing techniques, spine-protective movements for daily activities, strategies to prevent falls, and simple exercises that can be performed safely while seated in a chair.

The session emphasized the importance of physical activity in maintaining health during older age and highlighted the essential role of spinal health in supporting an active, independent, and healthy lifestyle.