Senior Services of Will County has several events scheduled this month that will benefit the Seniors in the community. All events are free to the public and are held at Romeoville Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Rd.
Senior Services of Will County presents "Caring 101" & "Connecting Faith & Finances for Good"
Friday, March 9, 2018, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Romeoville Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Rd.
Presented by Friends Over Fifty In-Home Senior Care
Senior Services of Will County presents "Stand Tall, Don't Fall" Balance Fair
Friday, March 16, 2018, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Romeoville Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Rd.
Did you know:
One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year.
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma related hospital admissions among older adults.
Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in ER's departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths annually.
ALC Health Care Services gives insight on: Fall prevention evaluation, Fall prevention tips, Main causes of falls, Flexibility and safety tips, how to exercise when sitting.
Senior Services of Will County presents "Fall Prevention & Balance Screenings"
Friday, March 23, 2018, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Romeoville Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Rd.
Presented by Cornerstone Home Healthcare, LLC