MEDIA ADVISORY - PROTECT YOUR BONES IN THE HOME: FALLS PREVENTION WITH
INTERIOR DESIGNER KIMBERELY SELDON

~ Free Osteoporosis Public Educational Seminars in Toronto and Mississauga ~

TORONTO, Nov. 3 /CNW/ - For a person with osteoporosis, a fall can have dire consequences.  Believe it or not, the home can be a hazardous place for falls. Falls may lead to fractures, which for someone with osteoporosis, may lead to a loss of mobility, loss of independence or even death. The good news is that osteoporosis can be treated and falls can be prevented. 

Internationally renowned interior designer Kimberley Seldon witnessed her mother's suffering as a result of osteoporosis and saw firsthand what a devastating impact this disease can have on a person's life. Kimberley is available to speak to media about simple design changes that can be made at home to prevent falls, while still maintaining a beautiful house. 

Dr. Aliya Khan, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Divisions Endocrinology and Geriatrics at McMaster University, is available to speak to about osteoporosis and the serious impact that a fall can have on someone with the disease. 

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Kimberley Seldon will also be speaking about falls prevention with local physicians at two FREE upcoming public educational seminars on osteoporosis hosted by Osteoporosis Canada and the Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) as follows:

Toronto Free Public Educational Seminar

Who:	Interior Designer Kimberley Seldon Dr. Sophie Jamal, MD, FRCPC
Where:	Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto
When:	Tuesday, November 9, 2010; 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Mississauga Free Public Educational Seminar

Who:	Interior Designer Kimberley Seldon Dr. Aliya Khan, MD, FRCPC
Where:	The Waterside Inn 15 Stavebank Road South, Mississauga
When:	Wednesday, November 17, 2010; 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

To RSVP, please visit www.healthandbone.ca, or email [email protected], or call 1-877-218-6675.

For more information on osteoporosis, as well as, tips on how to design your home to prevent falls and fractures, visit www.healthandbone.ca.

For further information:

To arrange an interview with Kimberley Seldon or Dr. Khan, please contact:
Martha Linton
[email protected]
416-413-4734