Workshop: At Risk for Falls?

Workshop: At Risk for Falls? 

Two sessions:
August 25 and 27 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
at Berkshire Community College

In-person only.

Falls are some of the greatest risks older adults face.  As we age body systems change. By 65, 1 in 4 older adults falls each year. A fall can lead to injury, pain and decreased quality of life. Even if an individual does not sustain an injury, the fall can negatively impact an individual’s confidence and limit their activities. Efforts to maintain quality of life, participation in physical activities and confidence can be impacted by a fall.

Recognizing risk factors and identifying mechanisms to reduce the risk of falls are important in maintaining quality of life and well-being. On Day 1 participants will complete a questionnaire and participate in a brief falls screening to examine to risk.  On Day 2, factors contributing to falls and strategies participants can employ to reduce the incidence of falling will discussed.   Participants should be dressed in comfortable, movable clothing with closed-toe shoes. 

Dr. Dale Scalise-Smith has held key leadership positions in higher education.  She has published in the area of motor development and control in typically and atypically developing children.  She led students, faculty and practitioners on humanitarian trips to Albania and Romania. As a consultant, she works with university leaders exploring diverse and innovative educational opportunities in physical therapy.  She has served in key positions for the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pediatrics and currently holds the position as Vice President for the International Organisation for Physical Therapists in Paediatrics, a subgroup of World Physiotherapy. Dr. Scalise-Smith currently resides in the Berkshires with her husband and dogs.  

Cost: $30 for OLLI at BCC members,
           $35 for non-members

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