Topic: Fall Prevention and Brittle Bones
Join us for a special presentation with Dr. Donna Phanumas,
Geriatrician from the Family Centers. As we age, maintaining balance and bone strength becomes essential for staying healthy and independent. In this talk, Dr. Phanumas will discuss practical strategies to prevent falls, recognize fall risks in daily life, and protect your bones from becoming brittle. Learn simple exercises, home safety tips, and lifestyle habits that can help you stay steady, strong, and confident.
Topics will include:
Risk factors for falls
Ways to prevent falls
Risk factors for brittle bones
Prevention of Osteoporosis
Dr. Donna Phanumas is a graduate of New York Medical College. She completed her internal medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY and her geriatrics fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. She works as a geriatrician at Family Centers Health Care Center and Greenwich Hospital.
Registration is required. To register, visit myactivecenter.com, stop by the Center or call 203-862-6721.
