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January 29, 2013

Class gives tips to prevent falls

STAFF REPORT Commercial-News The Commercial-News Tue Jan 29, 2013, 03:15 PM CST

WILLIAMSPORT, Ind. — The Warren County Learning Center will offer A Matter of Balance from 10 a.m. EST to noon EST Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27.

The free class will help attendees find ways to change their environment to reduce the risk or falling. They will learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

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