Actors needed for ‘Falling Monologues’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of Fall Prevention Awareness Week in September, Dr. Lesley Fernow with the Thriving in Place collaboration is looking for people in the community interested in helping get the message out. She has a script for a series of monologues titled the “Falling Monologues” that she is hoping to perform the week of Sept. 19.

“Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma,” Dr. Fernow said. “Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence.” 

Dr. Fernow is working with the Center Theatre to produce the monologues to raise awareness of the issue of fall prevention. “We hope to raise awareness among older adults and their families and caregivers, elder care professionals and the general public about the seriousness of falls and ways to reduce fall risk,” she said

Anyone interested in helping with the monologues is asked to please contact the Center Theatre at 564-8943.  The Piscataquis Thriving in Place (TiP) Collaboration’s mission is to improve regional services and supports that help adults with chronic health conditions avoid unnecessary hospitalization and other forms of institutional care. The TiP Collaborative is funded by the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) and facilitated by the Charlotte White Center.