Learn about falls and test your balance
Come to this session to learn how to recognize, control and change factors that can lead to a fall and loss of independence. Sign up to get your balance tested after the presentation!
About the presenter:
Sarah Orr-Shaw is a registered nurse that has worked in injury prevention at the health unit for 17 years. She is passionate about older adults and has come to realize that ageism is a real problem and it is negatively impacting health and wellness of the aging population. She is also passionate about mental health and palliative/end of life care. Sarah is a single mom of a teenager in high school and has 2 aging parents. Sarah likes to garden and is learning about plants that are native to North America and how to support our pollinators.
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Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.
