Safety Skills for Older Adults
$0.00
This free class utilizes national and local data to focus on the top risks to older adults (60+) and actionable steps you can take to prevent injuries. Drcog – the Area Agency on Aging – will also provide a brief presentation on different services offered at no cost to help people remain independent in the community.
What will this class cover?
- How to spot a stroke
- Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack
- Choking
- Fall Prevention
- How to get off the ground if you experience a fall where is no injury
- Video resources to increase stability when getting in and out of chairs
- Tips to find and fix hazards in the home
- Free aging resources within Douglas, Jefferson, and Arapahoe Counties, and who to call for help with resource navigation
Click on a date below to register:
Classes are held in the South Metro Fire Headquarter Building
9195 East Mineral Ave. Centennial, CO
Description
What will this class cover?
- This free class utilizes national and local data to focus on the top risks to older adults (60+) and actionable steps you can take to prevent injuries. Drcog – the Area Agency on Aging – will also provide a brief presentation on different services offered at no cost to help people remain independent in the community.Includes:
- How to spot a stroke
- Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack
- Choking
- Fall Prevention
- How to get off the ground if you experience a fall where is no injury
- Video resources to increase stability when getting in and out of chairs
- Tips to find and fix hazards in the home
- Free aging resources within Douglas, Jefferson, and Arapahoe Counties, and who to call for help with resource navigation
Class Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Additional information
| Date | 2/15/2022, 03/28/2022, 04/16/2022 |
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