Aging In The Willamette Valley

This week, we had the pleasure of talking with Lavinia Goto from NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. We talked about how important it is to reduce the risk of falls among seniors. Did you know falls are a leading cause of injury-related death for those over 65? Lavinia gives us an overview of typical falls and how to prevent them. She shares tips on what causes falls, the importance of screening for fall risk, and what you can do to reduce your risk of taking a fall. It matters in our community because, surprisingly, Oregon is among the top ten states for falls! Don’t miss this show!