4The Asian Journal NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY November 27, 2009

An Asian Journal Magazine

Flushing, nYPhysical Therapist from Physical Therapy Associates of Queens /Woodhaven Physical Therapy Winnie go, PT and Judith Mangusan , PT conducted a free seminar on Balance and Falls in the elderly as well as Tips on proper use of a Cane and Walker at the nanshan senior Center in 136-65 37th Avenue, Flushing, nY 11354 last October 26, 2009.

As the nation observed Falls Prevention Awareness Day last september 22, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) urged older adults to schedule a balance and falls assessment with a physical therapist to reduce risk of falls and related injuries.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one third of adults ages 65 and older fall each year in the united states. Falls are the leading cause of deaths due to injuries and the most common cause

of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma for the aging population.

Karamihan sa mga matatanda ay tinatanggap na lamang ang pagkakadapa o pagkahulog bilang kasama sa normal na pagtanda pero hindi ito totoo at tama!said PT Associates of Queens Rehab Manager Winnie, go, PT. There are evidence-based interventions that can help reduce their risk of falling and reduce falls-related injuries. A comprehensive examination that includes a balance assessment performed by a physical therapist can be effective in determining the factors that are contributing to an individuals loss of mobility, risk for falls, and/or decreased confidence. Once this information has been gathered, the physical therapist can then determine which type of muscle strengthening and balance retraining program would be most beneficial to reduce the individuals

risk of falling.Falls Awareness Day, hosted by

the national Council on Aging, is observed on the first day of fall to promote and increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce falls among older adults.

Physical therapists are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility in many cases without expensive surgery or the side effects of prescription medications.

Physical Therapy Associates of Queens locations can be found at.

*64-33 98th street ,suite ll1 , Rego Park, nY 11374, 718-544-6677; 33-26 Main street ,3X, Flushing, nY 11354 , 718-358-2136; 1718 Pitkin Avenue, lower level , Brooklyn, nY 11212, 718-485-9869 ext. 4

Website: PTassociatesofQueens.com; http://www.woodhavenpt.com

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Balance and falls seminar for the elderly at the Nanshan Senior Center BEnTOnVillE, Ark Walmart announced it

will help shoppers get a jumpstart on Christmas shopping by offering unbeatable prices1 on hundreds of items via a string of Thanksgiving-weekend-savings events. Beginning at 5am on nov. 27, store items from electronics to toys to apparel will feature prices that are sure to be at the top of gift lists this holiday season. starting today, all of these special values can be viewed online at Walmart.com (www.walmart.com).

sure to be watched are Walmarts hDTVs which will be showcased as a feature-savings event for just one day, beginning at 8am on saturday,nov. 28. Also, on Thanksgiving Day, Walmart.com will offer a sleigh full of online-only specials.

We know mom is working hard to make it a great holiday season this year, said John Fleming, Walmart us chief merchandising officer. We created a whole weekend of unprecedented savings online and in stores, and now she can breathe a little easier knowing she doesnt have to compromise to give her family the Christmas they deserve.

Along with its full plate of Thanksgiving weekend specials and wide assortment of brands, Walmart provides yet another gift to consumers this holiday: an ad match program.

The retailer promises to match the price of any local competitors printed ad for an identical product, including matching competitors deals for the day after Thanksgiving.

Our match program is a great way for mom to save money and time, explained Fleming. she has the comfort of knowing she doesnt have to run from store to store looking for the lowest price; we can deliver the best price to her no matter whatwe wont be beat.

go Online at Walmart.com Thursday: On Thanksgiving Day (nov. 26), Walmart.com will offer nearly 50 online-only specials with savings up to 40 percent on many of the seasons top gifts, including electronics, video games, toys and more. All of Walmart.coms Thanksgiving Day online-only specials are available for free shipping with site to store.

For a full list of savings visit www.walmart.com. saturday Morning Event: Also on saturday, the retailer will host exclusive viewings of footage from Miley Cyruss Wonder World Tour at 2pm and 5pm.

Many of Walmarts us stores will be open 24 hours for the day-after-Thanksgiving event. store maps are also available at Walmart.com to help consumers plan their in-store shopping strategy.

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Walmart stuffs ThanksgivingWeekend with Three Days of savings

The Filipino-American community in the south Jersey area was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of notable professional basketball players from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) last saturday, november 7, 2009, in an exhibition game brought to fruition by the Fil-Am sports of Ocean Countynew Jersey (FAsOC-nJ).

Bannering such legendary athletes as Abet guidaben, Yoyoy Villamin, Manny Victorino, and PBA legends usA Foundation president Abe King, the PBA players spent the afternoon swapping stories with other Filipinos from the tri-state area, signing autographs, and in a culminating activity, competed against an Ocean County selection in a hotly contested ball game.

FAsOC-nJ Athletic Commissioner Bong ulep masterminded the event, calling it a unique opportunity to showcase Filipino athleticism and allow everyone the chance to interact with the heroes of the hardcourt who inspired many to pursue the sport of basketball. The considerable turn out at the event is encouraging and shows that through sports, our Fil-Am community can help our less fortunate fellowmen. We help while we are playing the game we love as a nationbasketball, notes Bong ulep. i thank you, our PBA legends for all the years of exciting entertainment youve shared. Your efforts and high level of sportsmanship on the court truly reflect your love and respect for the game and we honor you for that.

More than just an exhibition game however, this event brought the Filipino community together in a unified effort to raise funds in support of its countrymen back in the Philippines beset by consecutive super typhoons. Benefactors of the event, such as Jersey shore Medical and Pediatric group, Ocean Renal Associates, Rose garden Rehab, silverton Pediatrics, FAMs (Filipino American Medical society of Toms River),

PBA Legends come to the Jersey shore

RJ Fastfoods, and other Filipino owned businesses and individuals spearheaded the effort to gather donations for the benefit of typhoon victims in the Philippines.

This has been a dream project for our organization, states FAsOC-nJ President Randy Talamayan, not only did we get the opportunity to shoot some hoops against our basketball idols, we also brought the community closer together for one night of fun and entertainment. More importantly, everyone came together in a selfless act of charityfrom the PBA legend, our sponsors, our participants and guestsunited by the desire to help our country, even in a small way, achieve some level of recovery.

Also an added bonus for the event, basketball enthusiasts in the area were treated to a gathering of Fil-Am athletes who showed off their basketball skills during the pre-game competition. The north Jersey Knights emerged victorious in a single round elimination competition that also showcased the talents of young Filipino-Americans from the new York area (siMBA nY), Maryland (FABl) and Washington DC (FABA, DC Metro), and our very own Ocean County youngsters.

The main event, on the other hand, was a grand exhibition of the aforementioned PBA players along with other PBA veteran guests louie Brill, Alejo Ponky Alolor, Peter Aguilar, Ricky Relosa, Tim Coloso, Derick Bughao, Ric Ric Marata, Eddie Boy Mendoza, Bryant Punsalan, naning Valenciano, and Bong Valera.

All in all, it was a whole day of camaraderie, competition, and noble intentions. it was truly a memorable gathering of hardcourt heroes and Fil-Am athletes for the greater good.

scores: PBA legends usA (146) A. King 13, A. guidaben 6, B. Valera 26, R. Bughao 15, P. Alolor 6, B. Punzalan 2, M. Victorino 7, n. Valenciano 11, E. Villamin 27, T. Coloso 6, R. Marata 18, R. Relosa 2, E. Mendoza 2, P. Aguilar 2, louie Brill 3.

FilAm sports OC,nJ - (123) R.Buenaflor 2, J. Calderon 2, J. Castaneda 2, J. gutierrez 2, C. Foster 4, B. Deperio 2, R. Villanueva 3, Ronnie Talamayan 2, Randy Talamayan 8, R. salinas 6, J. Parayno 6, T. Oconnor 4, ian Reyes 6,

B. ulep 22, Jerrel 25, s. grennan 18, Cooper 9.