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Stay active, avoid falls
Tips for a safe, active winter
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The equipment located at the Fit Trail in Veterans Memorial Park is available to use at no charge. Senior citizens and people of all ages are encouraged to stay active this winter and avoid falls. An indoor walking track is available at the Great Bend Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. - photo by Dale Hogg
It may sound like a contradiction at first, but staying active is integral to avoiding slips and falls, in winter and otherwise, said Erin Yelland, assistant professor and extension specialist at Kansas State University’s School of Family Studies and Human Services.