September 23, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm CST
Falls among older adults are the leading cause of preventable injury. Strategies are known to reduce the prevalence of falls among older adults. These strategies include referral pathways and evidence-based tools (programs and assessments). This webinar will describe existing efforts to reduce falls in the Dakotas. The session will close with an exploratory discussion about opportunities to develop a referral pathway to increase the utilization of evidence-based tools and progress-monitoring tools.
Register Today!Objectives
- Increase knowledge about falls among older adults
- Identify factors that contribute to fall risk
- Increase knowledge about evidence-based tools
- Describe existing efforts in the Dakotas
- Identify gaps in existing data
- Identify opportunities to develop a referral pathway
Speakers
Elizabeth (Beth) S. Bauer, MS, RN, AGCNS-BC
Adult-Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Department of Veteran’s Affairs for 36+ years (retired)
Leacey E. Brown, M.S.
Gerontology Field Specialist
South Dakota State University Extension
Nicki Louckes, PT
Director of Physical Therapy
St Lukes Medical Center
Continuing Education
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