Register now to attend the (free) Second Annual Piedmont Area Falls-Free Expo!

Open to health care professionals and the adults they serve, this year's expo is filled with events--- from stability and balance exercise classes to chair yoga, to educational presentations including the importance of hearing in fall risk and other concepts related to fall prevention in older adults.

Did we forget to mention there is also free food and raffles to win prizes?

WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

WHERE: Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness

114 West 30th Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27105

TIME: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Registration is available online or by phone at (336) 904-0328.

Use these links to  learn more and view the schedule of events.

Need free Contact Hours on this topic? Could your staff benefit from a refresher on falls in older adults?

Northwest AHEC has two self-paced, interactive, online courses on the topic! Check them out!

Falls: Screening, Risk Assessment and Care Planning for Older Adults in the Community

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