Greene County Council on Aging – Falls Prevention Awareness Event
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults? One in four older adults falls each year. Every 19 minutes a senior in the U.S. dies due to an injury from a fall – that is approximately 29,000 people each year.
Fortunately, there are strategies we can use to lower our risk of falling. Join us on Wednesday, for our
Falls Prevention Awareness Event
Wednesday September 29th from 1:30—3:30pm
Xenia Community Center, 1265 W. Second St (next to the Council’s Office)
The event includes:
- Fall & Balance Assessments
- Information about Devices and Technology Resources
- Review of High Fall Risk Medications (bring your med list)
- Tai Chi demonstrations
- Chair Volleyball demonstrations
- Door Prizes
- Grab n’ Go Snack Bag
You do not need to register in advance, but please note that masks are required.
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