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CELEBRATE AGING WELL AND GO4LIFE BY ATTENDING A FREE FALL PREVENTION EVENT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM SUPERIOR SENIOR CENTER 1527 TOWER AVENUE SUPERIOR PLEASE JOIN US TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LUANN AT SENIOR CONNECTIONS [PHONE REDACTED] September is Go4Life and Falls Prevention month. The Go4Life campaign is the national exercise and physical activity campaign for people 50+ from the National Institute on Aging. This year’s theme is Be Active Every Day. Exercise is an important component in preventing falls. Falls can have serious consequences and is the leading cause of accidental injury and death among Wisconsinites 65 years and older. Schedule of Events 9:00 – 9:30 Registration Light Breakfast 9:30 -10:00 Exercises with the Senior Center Group 10:00 – 10:15 Break/ Blood Pressure Screenings 10:15 – 11:15 Presentation “Preventing Falls-When to seek medical attention for balance issues”, Essentia Health Physical Therapist, Kathleen Halverson & Occupational Therapist, Ashley Beecroft 11:15 – 11:30 Learn more about Evidenced Based Programs “A Matter of Balance” and “Living Well with Chronic Conditions” Sponsored by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Douglas County and Senior Connections. Hosted by the Senior Center and Special thanks to Essentia Health and Northern Waters Parish Nurse Ministry.