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    Free fall reduction classes and workshops available to San Diegans

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    Free fall reduction classes and workshops available to San Diegans

    Sept. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m., virtual. Balance & Beyond: A Panel on Fall Prevention & Aging Well. An expert panel including a geriatrician, physical therapist, pharmacist, exercise instructor and first responder will discuss practical tips for reducing fall risks and staying independent. Registration is available online. For questions, email HealthierLiving.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.

    Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave. Standing Stronger Fall Prevention Workshop featuring presentation, sample classes, fall risk assessments, medication checks, blood pressure and stroke risk assessments, exhibitors and more. To register, email InjuryPrevention@ScrippsHealth.org or call (858) 626-6160.

    Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Sharp/Grossmont Healthcare District, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. Fall Prevention and Balance Screening Event. To register, call (800) 82-SHARP or visit the Sharp event registration website.

    Sept. 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Fallbrook Regional Health District, 1636 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook. Join County AIS and the Fallbrook Community Health and Wellness Center for a Wellness Wednesday event featuring health screenings, fall risk assessments and a fall prevention presentation. No registration needed. For questions, call (760) 731-9187.

    Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon, virtual. Join ElderHelp for a Family Caregiver Webinar on the topic of Staying Safe & Living Well: Fall Prevention for Older Adults. To register, visit the ElderHelp registration website. For questions, email cmcclellan@elderhelpofsandiego.org.

    Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at UC San Diego Health Gary & Mary West Wellness Center, 1525 Fourth Ave., San Diego. A fall prevention event for older adults featuring presentations, exhibitors and information-sharing. Registration is not needed. For questions, email traumainjuryprevention@health.ucsd.edu.

    Sept. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Scripps Encinitas Rehabilitation Center, 1092 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Standing Stronger Fall Prevention Workshop featuring presentations, sample classes, fall risk assessments, health screenings, exhibitors and more. To register or ask questions, email InjuryPrevention@ScrippsHealth.org or call (858) 626-6160.

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