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Falls Prevention Screenings & Talks

 
One in three adults over age 65 falls each year. Seniors can learn how to reduce their risk and be safe at home with VNA Care’s fall prevention programs.
 
Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors is an open series that combines talks, screenings, and exercise to help seniors stay healthy. Seniors who attend all sessions will be entered into a raffle for an American Express gift card and other prizes. Participants may also be eligible to receive a free home safety assessment by a physical therapist. Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors is made possible by a grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. For more information, contact the Preventative Health Program Manager, at (888) 663-3688, ext. 5603.
 
The Boxford Council on Aging, 4 Middleton Road, hosts the Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors program beginning May 6. For more information or to make an appointment for screenings, please call the Boxford Council on Aging at 978-887-3591, Faith Theokas, RN, of VNA Care at (888) 663-3688, ext. 1372, or VNA Care's Wellness Director, at (888) 663-3688, ext. 5603. 
 
The schedule is:
  • Falls and Your Risks Talk: 1 to 2 p.m. May 6.
  • Balance Screenings: 1 to 3 p.m. May 13. Appointment required.
  • Orthostatic Blood Pressure Screenings: 1 to 3 p.m. May 13. Appointment required.
  • Osteoporosis Screenings: 1 to 3 p.m. May 20. Appointment required.
  • Exercise: 1 to 2 p.m. May 27. Wear slacks and comfortable shoes.
  • Medication Review: 1 to 3 p.m. June 3. Appointment required.
  • Making Fall Prevention Work for You: 1 to 2 p.m. June 10.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Safe at Home fall risk assessments are available in seniors' homes in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Referral Center staff will work with you and your physician to determine if a Safe at Home visits will be covered by Medicare or other health insurance. Safe at Home is also available on a private pay basis. To learn more, contact VNA Care at 800-521-5539 or info@vnacarenetwork.org.
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