September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month—and here in Roanoke, InnovAge is taking action to help seniors stay safer, healthier, and more independent. On September 22-26, InnovAge is hosting Fallapolooza at its Roanoke center for members, to showcase simple, proven ways older adults can lower their fall risk. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports falls are the leading cause of injury and death for adults 65 and older.
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for adults 65 and older. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us there are ways to reduce the risk of falling allowing seniors to age in place.