Vine Hosting Free Balance Assessments

Each year, millions of older Americans fall. While not all falls cause serious injury, falling does make it more difficult for older adults to retain their independence.

Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed on the first day of Fall to increase awareness around falling. This year, VINE in conjunction with the Mankato Clinic is offering free balance assessments for older adults at the VINE Adult Community Center on Wednesday, September 24 from 9 am to 12 pm.

Mankato Clinic Physical Therapists and VINE’s Health and Wellness staff will conduct balance tests with participants that will take approximately 15 minutes. After the assessment, participants will be given recommendations and be able to ask questions.

Registration is encouraged and can be done online at vinevolunteers.org or by calling (507) 387-1666.