Reducing the Risk of Falls in the Elderly
Reducing the Risk of Falls in the Elderly is organized by Northeast Seminars.
Description:
This seminar is designed for therapists who work with community or institutional-dwelling older adults. Lectures will be used to introduce information, followed by case presentations to illustrate the application of principles to patient care. Treatment ideas for older adults with various levels of ability will also be discussed.
Learning Goals:
Upon completion of this class, you should be able to:
• Describe the cyclical, interactive systems model of postural control
• List at least five normal age-related changes in the sensory and motor systems
• Identify at least ten risk factors for falls
• Describe three screening tools to identify prospective fallers
• List the assessment components of an at-risk elder and give a rationale for their inclusion
Outline:
Module I:
• Unit 01: Introduction - Balance
• Unit 02: Dynamic Equilibrium
• Unit 03: Risk Factors for Falls
• Unit 04: Extrinsic Risk Factor
• Unit 05: Screening Tests
• Unit 06: Screening Tests Part 2
• Unit 07: Screening Tests - Tinetti POMA
• Unit 08: Berg Balance Scale Part 1
• Unit 09: Berg Balance Scale Part 2
• Unit 10: Sensory Impairment Tests Part 1
• Unit 11: Sensory Impairment Tests Part 2
• Unit 12: Sensory Impairment Tests Part 3
Module II:
• Unit 13: Sensory Organization Test (SOT)
• Unit 14: Motor Impairment Tests Part 1
• Unit 15: Motor Impairment Tests Part 2
• Unit 16: Strength Measures/Range of Motion Measures
• Unit 17: Gait Measures
• Unit 18: Treatment Part 1
• Unit 19: Treatment Part 2
• Unit 20: Treatment Part 3
• Unit 21: Home Safety Evaluations