Free slippers on offer at Whitby Library to prevent falls
Older people are being encouraged to pick up a pair of slippers to help to protect them from falls at a one-off event at Whitby Library.
North Yorkshire Council is working with North Yorkshire Sport to host slipper socials where people can collect a free pair of anti-slip slippers while chatting to other organisations that support older people.
The drop-in event at Whitby Library is from 10am to 1pm on Friday, December 20.
For many older people who may be mentally fit but physically frail, having a fall can result in a loss of independence.
One of the most common causes of falls by older people is loose, worn, or backless slippers.
The library service ran successful events at 14 libraries over the past two years.
The free slippers on offer have rubber soles and are wide fitting to make it easier for people with restricted mobility to get them on and off.
They also have a Velcro fastener, so they will not slip off.