PPT-Balance, Brain Health, and Fall Prevention

Majid Fotuhi MD PhD Ingleside at King Farm amp Rockville Office on Aging Rockville MD September 12 2014 Objectives The impact of falls Why do falls occur How to prevent falls How walking well can protect . Nursing Practice Changes . and . Jeff . Chart Updates . Tentative Go Live Date . September XX, 2012. Falls and Injury from Falls. A Nursing Sensitive Indicator. The . prevention of falls and injury from falls in . The link between Fall Risk and Sensory Decline. Ana Hernando, OTR, MOT, MBA. Please note: material maybe presented that is not printed in this manual. Feel free to use the note pages at the end of the manual. Essential Hospitals Engagement Network. November 19, 2013. Our new Name. We’ve rebranded! The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems is now . America’s Essential Hospitals. .. NAMI Missouri State Conference. Lake of the Ozarks. Port Arrowhead Conference Center. November 4, 2011. Heather Harlan, Certified Reciprocal Prevention Specialist. Phoenix Programs, Inc.. Columbia, MO. Majid . Fotuhi, MD PhD. Ingleside at King Farm & Rockville Office on Aging. Rockville, MD. September 12, 2014. Objectives. The impact of falls. Why do falls occur?. How to prevent falls?. How walking well can protect . Importance of . Posture & Balance. Posture is the correct alignment of . body . parts supported by the right . amount . of . muscle tension against gravity. . Poor posture:. Can lead to injury and pain. ADD Hospital Name Here. Module 4. What We Have Done Thus Far. Up to this point, you have:. Examined compelling reasons for implementing a Fall Prevention Program and strategies for sustaining effective practices (Module 1).. Prevention Works. People Recover. Improving the quality of life for . West. Virginians with behavioral health needs. West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities. Assessment and Intervention for Fall Prevention Emily Budd, OTR/L, OTD Objectives Identify falls as an intervention priority for aging adults Differentiate among assessments for balance and risk of falling PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Referred to Sex Male Female / / Address Address TYPE OF REFERRAL Type of specialist Exercise or fall prevention program Additional recommendations REASON FOR REFERRAL Gait Four Things You Can Do to Prevent Falls Speak up Talk openly with your healthcare provider about fall risks and prevention Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines Ke ‘Taking notice’ through a balance challenge activity. 1. Balance for Injury Prevention. Improving your balance has shown a lot of promise in being able to prevent injuries for a wide range of people. . To develop, implement and provide oversight of a statewide comprehensive trauma care system that:. Prevents injuries.. Saves lives.. Improves the care and outcomes of trauma patients. OUR MISSION:. Prevent injuries in Indiana.. Jeff Brockett, EdD, CCC-A . Examination Techniques and Interpretation. Fall Risk – A Growing Problem. Elderly Issues. Presentation Outline. The nature of the problem. The anatomy of balance. What can go wrong.