Falls in Later Life
Continuing Education Units Webinar
| Title | Falls in Later Life |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Time | 10 a.m. PDT | 11 a.m. MDT | 12 (Noon) CDT | 1 p.m. EDT |
| Cost | Free |
| Credit | Includes 1 complimentary CE credit*
This webinar is designed for social workers, case managers, care coordinators, nurses, caregivers, and other senior care professionals. |
| Webinar | Register** |
Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization, loss of independence, and even death in older adults. In this webinar, you’ll review intrinsic health conditions and impairments from external hazards and factors that increase the risk of falls. You’ll also learn fall prevention strategies, including behavior modifications and a home movement routine you can add directly into your care setting.
Participants will be able to:
- Define falls and fall risk factors in older adults.
- Explain how alcohol and medication use can contribute to falls.
- Identify fall prevention strategies.
**The American Society on Aging has updated the registration system. Even if you have an account, you will have to reset your password using the “forgot password” option. Thank you for your patience as we work through integrating a new system.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Nicole Didyk has been a geriatrician/internist in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, since 2004. She completed her medical training and residency at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She is an associate clinical professor at McMaster University and has been involved in the medical education of physicians, students, and other health professionals. Dr. Didyk’s passion for education has led to the launch of The Wrinkle, an online educational resource for older adults, their care partners, and health professionals. Catch up with her at www.TheWrinkle.ca!
*This webinar is designed for professionals and family caregivers. Eligible professionals can claim ONE FREE CE credit within 60 days of the live webinar by attending the live event or watching the recorded program. For a list of approved accreditation providers and other information, visit https://asaging.org/ceu-information.
Right at Home is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0279.
