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Posted on: August 30, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Orange County to host Falls Prevention programs

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The Orange County Department on Aging, Project EngAGE Falls Prevention and Health Promotion Senior Resource Team, and the Wellness Program invite the public to attend programs and activities in Celebration of Falls Prevention Month this September.

Across the nation, people are increasingly recognizing the importance of falls prevention education. Falls are not a normal part of aging, and as the leaves begin to fall, it doesn’t mean you have to! Let’s celebrate this September with events to educate, engage, and keep you active while providing useful information to help reduce falls. All events are FREE to the public.  

Better Balance Demo Day
Tue, September 10, 10 - 11am, Seymour Center

You're on the Floor, Now What?
Tue, September 17, 10:30 - 11:30am, Seymour Center  

Falls Prevention Bingo
Fri, September 20, 10 - 11am, Passmore Center
Register by Mon, September 19 at 919-245-2015

Falls Prevention Bingo and Falls Safety Presentation with Marie Dagger  
Tue, September 24, 10 - 12pm, Cedar Grove Community Center
Register by Mon, Sep 23 at 919-245-2640 

Falls Prevention Bingo
Wed, September 25, 10 - 11am, Seymour Center
Register by Tue, Sep 24 at 919-563-1130

Free Community Health Clinic
Thu, September 26, 10 - 12pm, Passmore Center
Register by Tue, September 24 at 919-245-2015

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