SIH Second Tripping and Falling is Trauma?

1239 East Main Street,Carbondale IL 62901

10 August, 2021

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What causes someone to fall? What happens when they fall? What can be done to prevent falls? Tripping and Falling is Trauma? Tuesday, August 10 | 1-2pm SIH Corporate Office |1239 E. Main St., Carbondale |Conference Room 101 A-D Amy Reed BSN, RN Illinois Trauma Nurse Specialist Memorial-Carbondale Every 18 seconds an older adult is in the emergency room because of a fall. What causes someone to fall? What happens when they fall? What can be done to prevent falls? The speaker will inform us on resources we probably don’t even know about. Keywords: Second Act Stay Informed Monthly Second Act Spotlight newsletter Eat & Educate health education classes (small registration fee required) Medicare counseling Assistance with understanding durable power of attorney for health care Health workshops for managing diabetes, chronic diseases and smoking cessation Have Fun Travel program Classes Social events Star Groups for people with common hobbies Socialize with us on our private Facebook group Volunteer opportunities