Learn how to prevent injury when falling at June 6 program

PLAINVILLE – As people age, it can become more difficult to maintain balance and falls can become more common, leading to serious injury and further complications. However, knowing how to fall the correct way forwards or backwards, to do it safely, can reduce the risk or lessen the severity of injury. A free program, “How to Fall Safely,” will be held Thursday, June 6, 10 a.m., at Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Presenter will be Lisa Murawski, exercise physiologist, of GoodLife Fitness at Southington Care Center, program sponsor.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, call Plainville Senior Center, 860.747.5728.

Southington Care Center, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. For more information about Southington Care Center, visit http://southingtoncare.org.