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Free workshop scheduled to help seniors avoid falls

  • Robert Perea
  • 03/08/2026 08:08 PM
Free workshop scheduled to help seniors avoid falls

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Lyon County Senior Services and the University of Nevada, Reno Sanford Center for Aging will be hosting a free workshop to help seniors avoid falls and help make their homes safer.

Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA) is a free, small group workshop proven to reduce falls. The workshop also provides steps to make homes safer, manage medicines and learn how to improve strength, balance and overall fitness, along with providing other resources to help prevent falls. 

The workshop is scheduled from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at the Silver Springs Senior Center. There will be a break from 1:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Workshops are facilitated by trained leaders and provide a safe and positive learning experience. Free snacks and light breakfast included.

To register, call (775) 784-4772, Option 2, or visit https://bit.ly/SanfordSpring26Lyon.

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