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Fall Prevention

Dan Durkee, Warren County Public Health join us for this Fall Prevention program.

Are Falls A Natural Part of Aging? No.

Every second of every day an older adult falls. From 2018-2020 an average of 41,273 people aged 64 –85+ years old were hospitalized in New York State (not including New York City) due to a fall.

This seminar will offer practical tips and ideas to reduce you or a loved one’s risk of falling.

•              Learn simple tricks to make your living space safer.

•              Find out what types of simple exercises lower your fall risk.

•              Hear how medications (even over-the-counter) can increase your fall risk.

•              Learn about the importance of regular eye exams.

•              Learn what to do if you do fall

Registration is required by calling Tricia at 518-793-1494 or by emailing tgolden@theconklingcenter.org

Earlier Event: August 27
Senior Social
Later Event: September 3
Building Brain Healthy Habits