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Banner Lassen Offering Course on Preventing Falls October 18th

A free, one-hour course outlining steps to prevent a fall will be hosted by Banner Lassen Medical Center at Lassen Senior Services on October 18th. The class will be led by Amy Roberts, DPT, a physical therapist from Banner Lassen’s Physical Therapy Department.

Topics discussed during the course include the risk factors for fall risk and what we can positively impact; how to keep our homes safe; how to fall safely and get up from a fall; winter implications to fall risk and basic balance assessments and some exercises you can do at home.

You will also learn how to fit your assistive device correctly and Roberts will be available to adjust the device if necessary.

The class will be held from 10:30 until 11:30a.m., at Lassen Senior Services, 1700 Sunkist Drive.

If you have questions please contact Amy Roberts at Banner Lassen Physical Therapy, 1.530.252.2662 or email [email protected].

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