Every 15 seconds in the U.S. an older adult is treated for a fall in the emergency room. Injuries sustained from the falls can lead to hip fractures and other life-altering risks. To reduce these risks, the Senior Awareness and Fall Education Central Valley Coalition will host a balance screening for adults (age 55 and over) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Feb. 20 and 22, at California Health Sciences University (45 N. Clovis Ave). The screenings will assess the strength, balance and risk of falling for pre-registered individuals and also provide educational materials, as well as a six-month post-assessment checkup. Fresno State students from nursing, physical therapy and kinesiology will collaborate with pharmacy students from California Health Sciences University to complete the hour-long screenings, under the supervision of licensed nurse practitioners and physical therapists. To schedule an appointment or receive more information, contact Karen Nephew at 559.278.7539.
Fall prevention is focus of Feb. 20 balance screenings for older adults
By Melissa Tav|February 16th, 2018|Categories: PRESS RELEASES|Tags: balance screenings, Senior Awareness and Fall Education Central Valley Coalition|Comments Off on Fall prevention is focus of Feb. 20 balance screenings for older adults