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Fall prevention workshop planned

Observer-Reporter - 4/12/2017

Fall prevention workshop planned

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every second of every day, someone 65 or older falls in the United States. Fall injuries are treated at the emergency room every 13 seconds, and claim a life every 20 minutes.Falls don't "just happen," and people don't fall just because they get older. Often there is one or more underlying causes, and risk factors, such as medications, health conditions or environment, can greatly increase the chance of a fall.Learn how to prevent falls at the Healthy Steps for Older Adults workshop, which is being hosted by the Bentworth Senior Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.April 19 at the Knights of Columbus hall, 208 Abromaitis St., Bentleyville. This free workshop is sponsored by Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging's Health & Wellness program.A fall risk screening will be conducted, and participants will be given a risk assessment. The workshop will cover various aspects of fall prevention, including home safety modifications, safe footwear, nutrition for bone health, exercise, medication management nd physician communication.Registration is required by calling Patti Mounts at 724-228-7080.