In observance of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, September 22, 2012, His Honor Mayor Byron W. Brown has proclaimed September 25, 2012, Falls Prevention Awareness Day in the City of Buffalo.
The non-profit Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo, in partnership with the City of Buffalo Department of Senior Services, will host a special event to raise community awareness of the importance of falls prevention. Falls are the number cause of injury to older adults, and often result in pain, disability, and loss of independence. This FREE event will focus on health topics and areas of interest to older adults, with a special emphasis on falls prevention.
September 25, 2012, 9:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Schiller Park Senior Center
2057 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY 14211
The event, which is of special interest to seniors and caregivers, is open to everyone. Educational materials and door prizes will be available. Local partners, D’Youville College, Catholic Health System, Erie County Department of Senior Services, Univera and others will offer falls risk assessments and screenings. Visitors may also bring assistive devices, such as canes, walkers, etc., for evaluation for correct usage. D’Youville College Department of Pharmacy will offer “Brown Bag” medication reviews. Visitors are encouraged to bring all their prescription and over-the-counter medications for review by a pharmacist, who will check for possible drug interactions and help to insure safe use of medications.
For more information on this special event or upcoming Golden Years Wellness Tour stops,
call 716-851-4052 or email BeActive@city-Buffalo.org, or visit www.CreatingHealthyCommunities.org.
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