Not too steady on your feet? Get free assessment of your risk of falling

Hilton Head Hospital is offering free balance screenings and fall risk assessments for those older than 55 or any adult who has a fear of falling from 2 to 4 p.m. July 14 at Bluffton Medical Campus, 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 205-A, Bluffton and from 2 to 4 p.m. July 19 in the physical rehab department at 24 Bethea Drive on Hilton Head Island.

As we age, our risk of falling and being injured increase. Slow reaction times, medical conditions and medications can affect a person’s sense of balance.

To schedule an appointment, call 866-819-8326 or visit www.hiltonheadregional.com/events. Registration is required.

This story was originally published July 13, 2016 at 8:49 AM with the headline "Not too steady on your feet? Get free assessment of your risk of falling."