When people picture the jarring impact of a fall, they often think only of an aging population – but taking a tumble, big or small, can upend the lives of toddlers, athletes, people with chronic conditions and others.

Preventing, or at the very least limiting, falls means rethinking everyday habits. On Friday, April 10, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co and EMS is hosting an event detailing the paradigms of fall prevention.