Knowing how to fall safely can prevent serious injury

BERLIN – Sometimes, there's no way to avoid a fall. However, knowing how to fall correctly, whether forward or backwards, can reduce the risk or lessen the severity of injury. A free program, “How to Fall Safely,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1 pm., at Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Exercise physiologist Maquita Parker, of Jerome Home, will lead the program. Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is sponsoring.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, call Berlin Senior Center, 860.828.7006.

Jerome Home offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, residential care, memory care and assisted living, and is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. For more information about Jerome Home, visit jeromehome.org. Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is a not for profit Hartford HealthCare Partner. To learn more, visit https://hhcseniorservices.org.