A simple slip or fall can have serious negative consequences. One in four adults age 65 and older will fall each year and 50% will sustain a second fall. Falls often lead to loss of independence, serious injury and even death.

Even though falls are common, they are NOT a normal part of aging and there are proven ways to reduce one’s fall risk. Workshop participants will learn how our balance system works and important fall risk factors to address. We will discuss evidence-based interventions and resources for improving balance, preventing falls and staying active and strong!

About Our Presenter
Dawna Pidgeon is a physical therapist and spent 33 of her 39-year career at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center specializing in treating individuals with dizziness and balance difficulties. Currently, Dawna focuses on public health fall prevention initiatives. She is an Authorized Trainer for the evidence-based falls prevention program, Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®(TJQMBB). She is a consultant with the NH Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Division through a CDC arthritis funding award. Dawna serves as co-chair of the New Hampshire Falls Risk Reduction Task Force, a statewide falls prevention coalition.