Balancing Act: Fall Prevention Resource Open House Event Oct 1

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among persons over 65 and are preventable?

This FREE fall prevention event is open to the public and will include presentations, information, interactive displays and screening for increasing independence and reducing falls in adults of all ages.

Interactive Presentations

• Physician Comments (9 – 9:30 a.m., and repeated 10:30 – 11 a.m.)
• The Importance of Exercise (9:30 – 10:30 a.m., and repeated 11 a.m. – Noon) Staying active every day improves balance, flexibility and strength.
• I Spy the Fall Risk – Areas in your community can place you at risk for falls in a number of ways. Find out if your home and community are free from fall hazards and obtain tips to make these areas safer.

Screenings

• Medication Review – When you are taking more than three medications, your risk of falling increase significantly. Talk one-on-one with a registered pharmacist about your current medications. Please bring a list of the medications you currently take.
• Fall/Balance Screening

Interactive Displays

• Medication Drop Off – Bring your unwanted, unneeded, or outdated prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines—please leave in original container. (Sponsored by the Marshfield Police Department)
• Wood County Fall Prevention Coalition
• Aging And Disability Resource Center
• Ministry Home Health
• Marshfield Parks and Recreation

Saturday, October 1
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
(Come and go anytime)

Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Conference Center
611 Saint Joseph Avenue, Marshfield
(Parking is available in Lot E, across the street from the conference center. Refreshments will be served.)

All are welcome to attend this FREE event. To register, call 888.667.9465