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It's been a tough winter to stay upright.

Unusually low temperatures for extended periods of time combined with scattered snowfall have created icy conditions throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.

Local physicians have treated patients this winter with head injuries and broken hips, ankles and wrists from weather-related slips and falls. Nearly 700,000 Americans 65 and older are hospitalized each year due to fall injuries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"We've seen a lot of people fall," said Douglas Fronzaglia, D.O., a physician with the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging. "When it's this cold, the snowmelt and salt you use to clear walkways doesn't work. You have a lot of slippery surfaces."

Icy sidewalks, driveways, stairs and parking lots are especially troublesome for the elderly, who are more likely to break or fracture a bone when they fall due to osteoporosis, a weakening of their bones.

People with osteoporosis can take calcium and vitamin D supplements to strengthen their bones, but the key to reducing injuries is to prevent the slips and falls, Fronzaglia said.

"It's a complex problem with several causes," Fronzaglia said. "Your risk of falling increases as you age. You get weaker, you start having balance issues, mobility issues, and even eyesight and memory issues."

For example, an older person might forget to wear his or her eyeglasses when heading outside and are unable to tell the difference between a snow-covered walkway and one that is ice-covered.

You can reduce someone's risk of falling by following these steps:

Limiting a person's exposure to icy conditions. It can be as simple as keeping an elderly person's steps and walkways clear of snow and ice, Fronzaglia said.

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Published: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, 9:00p.m. Updated 7 hours ago

The Dawson Volunteer Fire Co. will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. tonight. All members are urged to attend. Keep in mind that membership dues for the current year are now due and payable.

Dawson Borough Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 10. All borough residents are welcome to attend.

A benefit dinner and Chinese auction to benefit the family of William Billy Little IV, which recently experienced a family tragedy, will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Morrell Volunteer Fire Department's fire hall (social hall) off Route 119 by the Comet Drive In. There will be a buffet-style dinner. Dinner cost for adults is $8, for children ages 6-12, $5, and children age 5 and younger, $2. There will be a D.J., Chinese auction and 50/50 drawing. The fire company is collecting donations. Food items needed for the benefit are baked goods, such as cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc; beverages, cases or two liters of pop or water or hug jugs for children, etc.; paper products, cups, plates, bowls, silverware, take-out containers and napkins; and items for the Chinese auction baskets, such as gift cards, etc. Letterhead is available for anyone that needs it; see Misty Huffine on Facebook or call 724-963-0211 or call Lori Hodge at 724-640-7818.

Deadline to send photos for the Tri-Town Lower Tyrone Township and Connellsville DVD coming out in June is March 1. Please send you pictures to Ron Enos, 10912 Hamilton Drive, Downs Court, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Food bank distribution dates for February are as follows:

East Liberty Presbyterian Church of Vanderbilt from 10 a.m. until noon Feb. 13.

Produce for the People, Fayette County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. until noon Feb. 13.

Leisenring Presbyterian Church, Leisenring from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19.

Please remember to bring a box, basket or crate to carry your items home in and keep in mind that donations and volunteers are always needed and appreciated.

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