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Falls Prevention Awareness Day
September 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
National Falls Prevention Awareness Week (September 18-22, 2023) is a nationwide observance developed by the National Council on Aging to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.
High 5 for Health, along with The City of Carbondale, and Southern Illinois Healthcare are sponsoring a National Falls Prevention Awareness Day event on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center.
This event is a perfect opportunity for older adults and caregivers in our community to learn how to prevent falls and take steps to reduce their risk. The event will feature a continental breakfast, balance and falls risk assessment tests, a presentation on falls prevention as well as information on the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program.