Fall prevention workshop at Canon House
Every second of every day, someone age 65 or older falls in the United States, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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 environmen,t can greatly increase the chance of a fall.
Canon House, 121 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, will offer a free workshop, Healthy Steps for Older Adults, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15. The 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. In addition, various aspects of fall prevention, including home safety modifications, safe footwear, nutrition for bone health, exercise, medication management and physician communication, will be discussed.
Space is limited, and registration is required by Feb. 9 by calling Patti Mounts at 724-228-7080 or 888-300-2704, ext. 4430. A light lunch sponsored by the Caring Mission/TCM Home Health will be provided.