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If you're a man over 50, get your exam.

Help your elderly loved ones prevent dangerous mishaps in their lives.

All this week MSDH's office of Preventive Health is hosting expert speakers on falls prevention topics. If you're an older Mississippian, or care for one, get educated and informed with these free online presentations.

Coming up at noon today is Amy Rimmer with the Flowood YMCA on "Enhance Fitness". Join online at https://zoom.us/join with the meeting ID 820 4555 5747.

Also coming this week are:

Wednesday, September 22
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's: How They Relate to Falls Risk
Nick Walker, DPT
Sta-Home Home Health and Hospice
9-9:30 a.m. • Meeting ID: 856 9177 0478

Walk with Ease
Amy Shena Branley, MSW
Mississippi State Department of Health
11:30 a.m. to noon Meeting ID: 874 3893 6434

Thursday, September 23
Medication Related Fall Risks
Antoniya Holloway and Megan Carter
Mississippi State Department of Health
1-1:30 p.m.• Meeting ID: 858 6406 8353

Friday, September 24
Tai-Chi Demonstration
Chih-Chia “JJ” Chen, Ph.D.
Mississippi State University
12:30-1 p.m.• Meeting ID: 845 8242 420

For questions about these presentations or about preventing falls, call the MSDH Falls Prevention Program at 601-206-1559.