September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month across Pennsylvania, and in observance, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital and the Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging will hold two evidence-based fall prevention programs for seniors. There is no cost for either program, but registration is required. To register or for more information, readers may call Stephanie Hafez at 717-273-9262.
On Thursdays, Sept. 5 and 12, Healthy Steps for Older Adults will be a two-part workshop about fall prevention and steps toward reducing falls and improving health and well-being. This program is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and will be held at the Maple Street Senior Center, 710 Maple St., Lebanon, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with lunch included both days.
On Monday, Sept. 16, will be the first session of Walk With Ease, a six-week program that will teach how to safely make physical activity part of everyday life. Walk With Ease will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Oct. 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA, 201 N. Seventh St., Lebanon.
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