The Balance & Falls Prevention Professional credential supports PTs as clinical &
community fall prevention leaders. Register for courses in Atlanta, Oct 6-8, 2023 &
Mar 23-24, 2024: https://t.co/f7hGnfkhoP
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Become an expert in the science of balance & fall prevention, particularly for older adults. Register for the courses at Mercer University, Atlanta, Oct 6-8, 2023 & Mar 23-24, 2024. https://t.co/f7hGnfkhoP
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Know someone who is ready to take a position in National APTA service or leadership? 2023 Positions open for nomination are Treasurer, Board of Directors, Speaker, and Nominating Committee. The deadline for NC1s for national office is December 1, 2022. https://t.co/zbJzQzmoFd
The CDC STEADI Toolkit is a comprehensive guide for community-based fall prevention: https://t.co/SUwEyZIKbl
Check out STEADI Rx (for Pharmacists): https://t.co/LEGEfTQ0mY
See these resources for inpatient and outpatient care: https://t.co/vbzuw1BzNQ and https://t.co/4SuftpKenb
APTA has announced 2022 Honors & Awards Program Recipients. Congratulations to the following members from APTA Geriatrics who have been selected to receive awards!
The provision of evidence-based programs to reduce falls is limited in rural areas. A community-based Otago Exercise Program (OEP) in Appalachia resulted in clinically significant improvements in 3 physical performance measures associated with fall risk.
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One in four Americans aged 65+ falls every year. Being common, however, doesn’t make falling a normal part of aging. Learn how to prevent falls: https://t.co/wg6w6JjDnB
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Discover how you can embrace telehealth changes to deliver the Otago Exercise Program for Fall Prevention in the August 2021 issue of #GeriNotes. https://t.co/eo1F7Z3mqb #ageon#geriatricspt
The National Council on Aging will be hosting a Facebook Live event today, September 23 featuring Balance and Falls SIG Chair Jennifer Vincenzo, PT, MPH, PhD. Watch it here at 6:30 pm ET: https://t.co/B2mNTy3qnh
@twinmomplus @RWaltonMouw Looking forward to this session on the @TheIHI 4Ms initiative with @twinmomplus & @RWaltonMouw at CSM2021 in Orlando, FL. #AgeOn
Next week: Join us for a webinar that includes a panel of representatives from national community-based organizations who will share various ways they have adapted to help older adults remain active and healthy at home. June 16 at 7 ET. https://t.co/5PzGa2SAsO
APTA Geriatrics stands against racism and brutality. Consistent with our vision, APTA Geriatrics believes that skin color should not determine one’s ability to attain older age and experience wellbeing throughout the lifespan. A statement from our BOD: https://t.co/Q1zCozV6d0