The North 65 Center and Grundy County Falls Prevention Coalition will host “Fall Prevention Awareness Day” on Friday at the North 65 Center.
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Events get under way at 9 a.m. and will include three programs presented by local residents, with information on ow to reduce fall frisk and get help quickly if a fall occurs. Nearly 13.3 million seniors will fall this year and nealy half of them will be unable to get up after the fall.
The programs include: “How to Cope with Chronic Diseases” by John Goodman at 9 a.m.; “Life Line” by Debbie Beverlin at 9:30 a.m.; and “How to Stay Young” by Dr. Jennifer Mercer at 10 a.m. There will also be a drawing for free gifts.