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Balance Screening Offered on April 7

Saint John’s Regional Balance Center will be focused on preventing falls among older adults by offering free balance screenings on April 7. Individual who have been experiencing dizziness or vertigo, have had a history of falls, near falls or simply a fear of falling are excellent candidates for this event.

The screenings will be conducted by appointment at the Saint John’s Regional Balance Center, 2020 Meridian St., Suite 170.  To make an appointment, call 646-8170 (option 1).

Saint John’s Regional Balance Center has specially trained staff and advanced equipment to offer highly technical advanced diagnostic and treatment services. 

Approximately one third of seniors over the age of 65 and 50 percent of seniors over the age of 80 will fall each year.  Falling is the leading cause of injury deaths among people over age 65, and the leading cause of doctor visits, hospital admissions, and emergency room visits.