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Falls prevention workshop for Seniors next Week.

Posted: Sep. 12, 2012 1:23 PM PDT

Taking a fall for a senior can mean a trip to the emergency room and often surgery and a stay in the hospital.  Nevada County Falls Prevention Coalition Coordinator Cynthia Schuetz  says in 2010, the latest statistics available, 1,300 Nevada County seniors went to the ER because of a fall and 400 of those were admitted to the hospital  for treatment.  She says the home can be full of risks for a fall.

click to hear Cynthia Schuetz

Next Wednesday the Nevada County Falls Prevention Coalition is hosting a free community workshop to help seniors remain independent and safe by reducing the risks of falling.

click to hear Cynthia Schuetz
The free community event will be held at Sierra Presbyterian Church on Wednesday September 19th from 9:30a.m.  to 1p.m.  Register by calling helpline at 273-2273 by Friday September 14th.

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