The Fall Prevention Program of Contra Costa County, part of Meal on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services, will hold its annual Walk for Fall Prevention on September 22, 2012 at 10am in Pleasant Hill to celebrate Fall Prevention Awareness Week.
The event will include a short walk and a resource fair for seniors, their care givers, and their families. More than forty vendors are expected to participate.
This event is a fundraiser for the Fall Prevention Program of Contra Costa County, dedicated to keeping seniors safe in their homes. The goal of the program is to prevent falls in the senior community, which is accomplished through educational presentations, Home Safety Assessments, and the new In-Home Exercise Program.
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The 3rd annual walk will serve as a fundraiser for the Fall Prevention program. 500 attendees are expected. The event will be held at 500 Ellinwood Way in Pleasant Hill.
To purchase tickets or for other information about the program, please visit www.mowsos.org or call (925) 937-8311. Tickets are $25 for adults and children 12 and up. Seniors and children under 12 walk for free. Free breakfast provided. Free goodie bags to first 250 registered walkers.
