Fall Prevention Screening Program Offered at Adult Day
Posted on 10/14/2010
Springfield, VT — In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, and to help residents prevent falls and injuries, physical therapists from Springfield Hospital Rehabilitation Services will be providing free screenings and recommendations on Saturday, October 30th.
The Centers for Disease Control report one out of three people age 65 years and older experience falls each year. In addition, falls are the largest single cause of restricted activity days among older adults and a frequent cause of nursing home admissions. Older adults are hospitalized for fall-related injuries five times more often than they are for injuries from other causes.
If you or someone you care for is at risk for falls and injury, take advantage of this FREE fall prevention screening program.
Come to Springfield Adult Day Center, 266 River Street, Springfield VT on Saturday, October 30th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Appointments are being scheduled now. Call Laura Hagley at Springfield Hospital Rehabilitation Services at 802-886-2172 by no later than October 28th to reserve an appointment for your personal fall prevention screening.
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