Fall Prevention Awareness Day

445 Central Street,Stoughton MA 02072

22 September, 2022

Description

FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF INJURY-RELATED ER VISITS FOR OLDER ADULTS, THE MAJOR CAUSE OF HIP FRACTURES AND RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN HALF OF FATAL HEAD INJURIES. WE WILL USE THIS DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SHARE TIPS TO HELP PREVENT FALLS.Come enjoy an informational seminar and demonstration held by our Health and Fitness Director Nelson Cruz-Fernandes along with our Nationally Certified Personal Trainers.Following the demonstration participants will have the opportunity to practice the skills they just learned. Dress to move if you if you want to be part of the light work out (~15min)All Group Exercise Classes for the day will focus on fall prevention, balance, stability, and strength.Schedule:Seminar and Demonstrations 12- 2pm Hear from:Rosie Sampson - Brightview Senior LivingAndrew Miller - New York Life InsuranceNick Dadasis - Dadasis Insurance Life, Health, Long Term Care, Disability, MedicareJanan Thomas - Serene Transitions, Senior Declutter SpecialistMike Long - Home Care ExpressBay State Physical Therapy -Fall Prevention ScreeningsRaffle Drawing and hear from our community partnersPlease come enjoy some coffee while experiencing a day of education and resources on fall prevention. Old Colony YMCA Members: Free Council on Aging Members: Free Non-Members: $5( excluding eventbrite fees)