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Stay on your feet! Balance screening Sept. 19 at Calendar House

Free screening Wed Sept. 19, 1:30p, Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. w/ Dr. Ken Kirk/Southington Care. To make an appt., call 860.621.3014.

Dizziness, health factors and even medication can all negatively impact balance especially as people age. Southington Care Center is offering free balance screenings on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1:30 p.m., at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. The assessments can play an important role in preventing falls and greater injury. Dr. Ken Kirk, PT, of Southington Care Center, will conduct the balance screenings. Southington Care Center is sponsoring the event.

To arrange a time, call Calendar House at 860.621.3014.

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

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