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Sep
23
2014
Did you know that every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in a hospital emergency room for a fall-related injury?
Older adult falls are the leading cause of death for Ohioans over age 65 and the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries.
West Chester Hospital is offering a “Fall Prevention Awareness Day” on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place on level A of the hospital adjacent to the cafeteria.
The event will feature:
- fall prevention information from the West Chester Hospital trauma services team;
- balance screenings from ear, nose and throat specialists;
- balance and exercise information from physical therapists and occupational therapists;
- Tai Chi information from integrative medicine specialists;
- injury prevention tips from the West Chester Township fire and ems squad.
