The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will host a free Fall Prevention Program on Fri., June 21 from 9 a.m.-noon.

The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees pre ...

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Did you know that September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month? Falling or being at risk for falling could have a negative impact upon one’s quality of life. Therefore, avoiding falls is important to aging well and creating a safe home environment can prevent injuries that lead to disabilities.

The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will host a free Fall Prevention Program on Friday, June 26 from 9 a.m.-noon at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby. The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees prevent falls by: Assessing their fall risk; teaching them to assess their, or a loved one’s, risk of falling; teaching and practicing exercises to improve balance and leg strength; providing a medication review; encouraging annual eye exams; teaching ways to reduce tripping hazards at home and learning how to get up or to call for fast help if a fall occurs.

Griffin Hospital, The Valley Parish Nurse Program and The Agency on Aging of South Central CT will host a free Fall Prevention Program on Friday, March 27 from 9 a.m.-noon at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby.

In celebration of Fall Prevention Month, Griffin Hospital is offering FREE self-assessment test for fall risk and home safety tips, a free balance test, free medication reviews and free lessons on strengthening exercises