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Groton Senior Center Hosting Health Expo

The expo will offer tips on fall prevention and various health screenings.

A free health expo on ways seniors can stay healthy and prevent falls will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Rd.

Here is a sampling of offerings:

  • Bone density screening
  • Balance screening
  • Hearing screening
  • Vision screening screening
  • Blood pressure
  • Medication checks
  • Nutrition and hydration education
  • Flu shots

Demonstrations

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  • Ambulance and equipment
  • Tai Chi
  • Balance and strength exercises
  • Getting up from the floor, from a fall
  • CPR & AED

The event is sponsored by the Ledge Light Health District Falls Prevention Coalition. Anyone with questions may call the Groton Senior Center at 860-441-6785.

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