Learn how to keep your balance to prevent falls at the last 'Walk with a Doc' of the 2015 season

Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills welcomes all to attend its “Walk with a Doc” program on Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. This free community event is led by a physician who emphasizes exercise and provides health tips. Dr. Eric Kovan, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, and Nancy Webb, a physical therapist, will show you how to work on keeping your balance to prevent falls.

“Improving your equilibrium now will help you stay active throughout your life,” says Dr. Kovan. “After age 25, your balance begins to decline. And after age 65, one in three people will fall doing normal activities of daily living. Falls in the later years often result in wrist and hip fractures, which can have a devastating effect on your lifestyle or even threaten your life.”

The program will be held at the Heritage Park Nature Center in Farmington Hills. The park is on the west side of Farmington Road between 10 and 11 Mile Roads. Walk will be held rain or shine. Healthy snacks will be provided. Register by calling 1-877-477-3621, option #1.

PHOTO CAPTION: Walking through Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park at a previous Walk with a Doc event.

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