Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States and 75 percent of these falls occur in the older adult population.

In Knox County, more than 4,200 people aged 65 and older sought hospital care for falls in 2008 (the most current data), and approximately 20 people die each year from their injuries.

That's why Knox County Health Department (KCHD) and the Knoxville-Knox County Senior Safety Task Force will be hosting its annual community-wide Senior Falls Prevention seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2nd Presbyterian Church at 2829 Kingston Pike in Knoxville.

This year's theme is "Your Roadmap to Preventing Falls." The seminar is free and open to the public, but participants must register to reserve their spot by calling 541- 4500.