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Preventing Falls & Improving Balance with Greenwich Hospital
Price: FREE
Present by
Greenwich Hospital Physical Medicine Department, Sue Cavanaugh, PT and Nicholas Rutigliano, DPT, ATC
Date and time
The event starts at: — The event ends at:
Location
YMCA of Greenwich, 1st Floor Member Lounge
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Did You Know?
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Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury among adults 55 and older—but they don’t have to be.
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Nearly one-third of adults over 65 will experience a fall, and about half will have more than one.
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Research at Yale University shows that home-based interventions can reduce falls by as much as 30%.
Join Sue Cavanaugh, PTand Nicholas Rutigliano, DPT, ATC for a practical and engaging session on recognizing risks, staying safe, and reducing the chance of falls.
What You’ll Learn:
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Why falls happen and how to prevent them
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Simple home safety tips
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Strength and balance exercises you can start right away
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When to seek help—and how physical therapy can support you
Who Should Attend:
Older adults, caregivers, family members, and anyone interested in staying safe and independent.
✨ Free giveaways, resources, and a live Q&A session included!