Knowing how to fall safely can prevent serious injury

SOUTHINGTON – 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, Jan. 16, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Exercise physiologist Lisa Murawski, of GoodLife Fitness, Southington Care Center, will lead the program. Southington Care Center is sponsoring.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, call Calendar House, 860.621.3014.

Southington Care Center, a member of Hartford HealthCare and located at 45 Meriden Ave. in Southington, offers skilled nursing and inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation services. To learn more, visit http://southingtoncare.org.