Milford Wellness Village to host falls prevention program today

Free afternoon program will offer practical ways to improve balance, build strength and reduce fall risk.

MILFORD, Del. — Milford Wellness Village will host a falls prevention education program today, Sept. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at its conference center. The event is open to everyone.

The program will bring together local health and rehabilitation providers to discuss steps people can take to stay active and independent. Sessions will cover fall prevention awareness, the role of movement and strength in reducing risk, and ways to get up and down safely.

Attendees will hear about a falls reduction program at Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center and fitness strategies from AquaCare Physical Therapy. A Matter of Balance presentation will focus on getting up and down safely, while short Bingocize activities will add movement between speakers. The afternoon also includes a showing of a Milford Wellness Village video about community support.

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Event: Falls Prevention Education Program
When: Today, Sept. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Milford Wellness Village Conference Center, 21 W. Clarke Ave., Milford
Who can attend: Everyone is welcome
More information: Contact Lon Kieffer at 302-462-6748 or lkieffer@milfordwellnessvillage.com.