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ERC5 Senior Alliance Team to Present Fall Prevention Workshops

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LUDLOW — The ERC5 Senior Alliance Team will host an informative presentation on fall prevention on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at noon at the Ludlow Senior Center. This event will provide valuable insights into keeping seniors safe at home, understanding insurance coverage related to falls, and the resources available for rehabilitation and exercise.

The panel of experts will cover safety measures to prevent falls at home, what to do after a fall and how to navigate insurance coverage, rehabilitation programs available, and home assessments and the effects of medications on stability. This workshop is designed to empower seniors and their families with the knowledge and resources needed to enhance safety and well-being.

Panelists include attorney David Carlson of David G. Carlson, Esq.; Dr. Kara James of Louis & Clark Pharmacy; Katie Krupka of Assisted Living Locators – Western Massachusetts; Kimberly O’Connor of Brookhaven Hospice; Mary-Anne Schelb of Legacy Lifecare; Liz Davila of Kind Hands Care at Home; and Maura Lessard of Nurse Advocates LLC.

ERC5 to Host Second Annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 12 to Benefit Scholarship Fund

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Daily News

LUDLOW — East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) will present a German-style buffet, as well as local craft beer, at ERC5 member Vanished Valley Brewing Co., located at 782 Center St., Ludlow.

This event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m., and a portion of the proceeds will support the ERC5 Scholarship Fund, which delivers up to $10,000 annually in scholarships to high-school students in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow, and Wilbraham.

“We’re always evaluating our marketing and events, looking for ways to provide increased value to our members,” ERC5 Executive Director Grace Barone said. “Vanished Valley expressed interested in collaborating with the chamber to host an event, and this one seemed like a no-brainer.”

Live music will be provided by Kiszmet. Chair massages will be provided by EXCEL Therapy & Conditioning. ERC5 members Freedom Credit Union and EBS are sponsoring this event to subsidize costs for all attendees. Members can attend for $20, and non-members can attend for $25. Click here to purchase tickets.