Ithaca College Gerontology Institute with the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center presents Falls Prevention: Multifactorial Considerations on Thursday, September 25, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. at the Country Inn and Suites, 1100 Danby Road. This workshop is free for IC students, faculty, and staff, but registration is required. CEUs are available (cost $20). Visit ithaca.edu/agingworkshops to register and for more information.
Part 1: Overview of Falls as a Complex Geriatric Problem
Presenter: Theresa Vallone, EdD, MS, OTR, Clinical Associate Professor, Program Director of Occupational Therapy, D'Youville College
Part 2: Environmental and Contextual Factors Related to Falls
Presenter: Michele Karnes, EdD, MS, OTR, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, D'Youville College
Part 1 of this workshop will provide a comprehensive review of the complex problem of falls in older adults. Participants will review research supporting specific assessments and strategies for identifying and reducing fall risk factors in older community-dwelling adults. Part 2 will examine environmental assessments and strategies directed toward changing behaviors related to home safety/falls prevention. Dr. Karnes will highlight Internet sites that serve as resources for home safety and adaptation as well as discuss the proper use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Teri Reinemann at treinemann@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-1607. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20140806153654839