Seniors can help improve and protect their quality of life by learning about “Exercise and Fall Prevention” at Winthrop-University Hospital’s free Health Update for Seniors Program on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. The program begins with the lecture at 1:15 PM followed by blood pressure checks at 2:45 PM.
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. Statistics show that one in three adults age 65 and older fall each year; of those who fall, 20% to 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries, and many of those never fully recover.
However, there are exercises that can help improve balance and tips that can help reduce the risk of falls. Grace Rowan, MSN, RN, Community Outreach Educator at Winthrop, will provide fall prevention tips and discuss the benefits of exercise, highlighting the importance of balance and demonstrating targeted exercises. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.
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Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916.
