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Balance and Fall Prevention Workshop – Wilkes-Barre

May 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Are you afraid of falling or have you become more unsteady on your feet? If you’ve recently started using a cane or walker (or have been told to), this workshop could be life-changing!

What you’ll learn:
• Who is most at risk of falling and why.
• The 5 most common reasons people fall and how to avoid them.
• Simple do-it-yourself balance tests to determine your fall risk.
• How medications may increase your risk of falling.
• How to make your home safer TODAY to reduce fall risk.
• What the best assistive device (cane, walker, etc.) is for YOU.

Details

  • Date: May 13
  • Time:
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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