Shiba also serves as vice president of the Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Committee.

The third thing YOU can do to prevent falls is to have your eyes and feet checked.The second thing YOU can do to prevent falls is to exercise to improve your balance and strength.

This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities and stay at home.wear shoes that fit your foot snugly and that have a low heel and a non-skid sole.Increase illumination where you need it.

especially if the person is taking certain medicines (like blood thinners).and reduce their ability to remain independent.

a medical visit after a fall is mainly about addressing any injuries that the older person may have suffered.

52% of participants who fell were barefoot or wearing socks or slippers.Im very proud of how far theyve all come and honored to be part of the Troop 764 family.

The leadership opportunities in our troop are some that not many people outside of scouting have access to.Being an Eagle isnt just an award.

That is why Im so grateful for the amazing challenges and experiences Boy Scouts has created for me.Lynn Murakami (Culver City High School).