Adults 65 and older can sign up for free balance, strength and fall-risk screenings Nov. 19 in Penn Yan and Geneva.
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health Rehabilitation Services is offering its Community Mobility Screening Program at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital and the Garnsey Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at Geneva General Hospital.
Screenings take about 30 minutes
The screening uses evidence-based tests to assess fall risk and identify strength and balance concerns compared with peers. The health system says the program is intended to help older adults maintain their independence.
Each screening takes about 30 minutes. The program is offered on the third Thursday of the month in the rehabilitation departments at both locations.
Two locations and advance registration
The Penn Yan screenings will take place at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, 418 North Main Street. The Geneva location is Garnsey Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at Geneva General Hospital, 196 North Street.
Spaces are limited, and registration at least one week ahead is requested. For the Nov. 19 session, that means registering by Nov. 12.
To schedule a screening, call 315-787-4570 for Geneva or 315-531-2577 for Penn Yan. Online registration is also available through the health system’s website.
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