Falls can happen at any age. However, for older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The good news, according to NCOA, is that you can minimize your risk of falls and injury resulting from falls.
This program on September 17 will focus on balance as part of fall prevention – be proactive and build your toolkit!
September 17: Learn tips & tricks to improve balance.
Join UVA Health Services physical therapist Shane Devlin for a balance screening and learn how to improve and maintain your balance. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the GPX room.
This program is open to members and non members.
How to improve your home’s safety to help prevent falls? Take a look at this CDC checklist:
