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The Finding Our Balance Senior Health Fair is a FREE open house at the Methow Valley Community Center gym Thursday September 19th, 12:30-2:30 PM. There will be information and activities that can make a difference in your quality of life-and there will be prizes! Professionals will be there from: Aero Methow, Confluence Health, Family Health Center, Kiwanis, Methow At Home, Room One, Ulrich's, Winthrop PT, Motive Yoga, MV Wellness Center and more!

According to the North Central Regional Falls Coalition, falls are one of the leading causes of injury in our community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that approximately one in four adults aged 65 and older fall each year and 37% of falls result in injury. With injury comes loss of independence and ability to engage in important daily activities. In Washington State, approximately 31% of older adults fall annually. An increasing number of these falls result in death. 

The intent of the Senior Health Fair is to provide free information and education to assist our community in falls prevention and in general living healthier, quality lives. Attendees will have access to a variety of local organizations that provide services to seniors. Vendors will offer free balance tests, blood pressure checks, home safety assessments, hearing screenings, medical equipment demonstrations, medication assessments and more.