National Falls Prevention Awareness Day

When: Friday September 21, 2012
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center Sontag Pavilion and Marley Lobby
350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ

Free valet parking available at 3rd Ave. & Merrell

Activities Include:
• Fall Risk Assessments
• Mini Balance Assessments
• Ask a Doctor, Physician Questions & Answers (Q&A)
• Fall Prevention Giveaways
• Exhibits from the AZ Fall Prevention Coalition
o Home Modification: Inexpensive ways to make your home safe
o Medication Management: Learn why medicines might cause falls
o Physical Activity: Fun and easy exercises to prevent falls
• Demonstrations
• Spanish Interpreters onsite
• Light refreshments
• Drawings for Free Raffle Prizes for attendees

What is the AZ Fall Prevention Coalition?
The Arizona Fall Prevention Coalition is funded by the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust and coordinated by the Area Agency on Aging, Region One. The mission of the coalition is to reduce the risk of falls by older Arizonans through education, awareness, and outreach. Learn more at: www.azstopfalls.org
 
To register, receive a map or get more information please call the ResourceLink at: 1-877-602-4111  For a printable flyer click the attachment below:

Fall Event September 24, 2012 see 2nd attachmentment below for information!

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