The biggest threat to the independence of an older adult is a simple slip and fall. Each year, one out of four Americans over age 65 will suffer a fall, and nearly 30,000 die from their injuries. Many others are left with a permanent disability that threatens their independence. Luckily, many falls can be prevented.
Don’t let a bad fall change your life forever. Join us for a morning of fall prevention classes and health screenings presented by our occupational, speech and physical therapists during the county-wide Falls Prevention Week.
When
Friday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where
BCH Medical Pavilion
1155 Alpine Ave., Boulder
Gene Wilson Conference Room
(Park in the garage on southwest corner of Broadway and Alpine.)
CLASSES
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.
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FallProofTM Class
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Learn balance, strength and flexibility exercises to lower your risk for falls and maintain your independence.
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Falls Associated With Hearing Loss Class
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Hear how age-related hearing loss can increase your risk of falls and ways to prevent them.
Presented by Aimee Langlois, PhD, retired audiologist
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Tai Chi Class
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi forms, including preventing falls and improving quality of life.
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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR CLASSES ONLY. |
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- Posture for safety screenings
- Memory screenings
- Home safety screenings
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Click here to download an event flyer (pdf).
For a complete scheudle of all the Fall Prevention Week events (September 17-21) click here.
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