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Keeping Our Extraordinary Community in Motion

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for people over age 65, and a leading reason for emergency room visits in the United States each year. Falls can cause brain injuries, hip fractures and other devastating consequences. Many falls could be avoided through simple preventative measures.

“ThinkFirst To Prevent Falls” is a FREE presentation on the basics of fall prevention for older adults. No registration is required, simply join the Zoom by clicking on the link below.

Click here to join Zoom meeting

Topics covered include:

• Overview of the Brain
• Concussion Discussion
• Significance of Falls
• Fear of Falling
• Safety Inside the Home
• Community Safety
• Talking With Your Physician
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Vision
• Medications
• Resources

With one of the most active and healthy populations in the United States, where adventure pursuits are part of the fabric of daily living, Aspen Valley Hospital is dedicated to providing access to preventative education so that our community can safely explore and enjoy everything the Roaring Fork Valley has to offer, at every and stage of life.