A variety of quick assessments identify your falls risk and how you can reduce them
Join us for a free event to learn how you can help reduce your risk for falls. Hear from experts about senior safety, fall prevention, fitness, health awareness and more!
This seminar is designed for healthcare students and practicing professionals. The prevalence of falls and fall-related injuries that can be reduced when addressed as part of primary prevention are reviewed. Simple risk assessments that can be done during a clinic or in-home visit are discussed. Resources an at-risk person can be referred to for treatment and education to prevent falls are provided. The goal is to encourage clinicians to integrate falls risk assessment and appropriate interventions into their everyday practice.
Wednesday, 9/20/2023, noon – 1 PM MDT
Held in cooperation with the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) and the Internal Medicine Student Association
Expert presenters: Dr. Rodney Bates (ICOM), Tobie Strong (St. Luke’s), Erin A. Olsen (ICOA)
Offered in person for ICOM students. Provided via Zoom for others.
In this seminar, simple, at-home exercises are demonstrated, both standing and sitting, that allow a person to gain strength, balance, and flexibility, the combination of which is the key to preventing falls.
Tuesday, 9/19/2023, 10 AM – 11 AM MDT (60 minutes)
Expert facilitators: Michelle Butterfield, Fit & Fall Proof ® coordinator and Kate Wilson, LPN
Stay Informed: Why Falls Matter and how to Prevent Them
Stay Safe: Recognize & Remove Trip Hazards at Home
Stay Informed: The Importance of Falls Assessment as a Matter of Practice