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Join us at the Second Annual Piedmont Area Falls-Free Expo!

Sep 17, 2025 11:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, Geriatric, falls, physical therapy, Adult health

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Register now to attend the (free) Second Annual Piedmont Area Falls-Free Expo!

Open to health care professionals and the adults they serve, this year's expo is filled with events--- from stability and balance exercise classes to chair yoga, to educational presentations including the importance of hearing in fall risk and other concepts related to fall prevention in older adults.

Did we forget to mention there is also free food and raffles to win prizes?

WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

WHERE: Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness

114 West 30th Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27105

TIME: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Registration is available online or by phone at (336) 904-0328.

Use these links to  learn more and view the schedule of events.

 

Need free Contact Hours on this topic? Could your staff benefit from a refresher on falls in older adults?

Northwest AHEC has two self-paced, interactive, online courses on the topic! Check them out!

Falls: Screening, Risk Assessment and Care Planning for Older Adults in the Community

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September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month

Sep 10, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Community, falls, aging, safety

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fall birchesDid you know:

  • One in four older Americans falls every year?
  • Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for people age 65 and older?
  • Falls can result in broken hips (and other broken bones) and head injuries?
  • Even falls without major injury can result in an older adult becoming fearful or depressed and therefore less active?

Source: https://www.ncoa.org/article/6-falls-prevention-steps-to-help-your-older-loved-ones/

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How to improve balance and strength? Dance like no one is watching!

Oct 26, 2023 7:25:04 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in falls, Adult health

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The NC Falls Prevention Coalition is sharing a free, virtual weekly program. The Dance for Parkinson's (DFP) program is a welcoming, open opportunity for people of all abilities to find joy in movement. Many participants without Parkinson's enjoy the time spent simply moving with others. 

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Join Us in Recognizing Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2023

Sep 7, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Geriatric, Enduring, care planning, falls

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Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed on the first day of fall to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention. Join us September 18-22, 2023 for Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable. Read more on our blog and check out our online Falls Prevention activity!

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Join Us in Recognizing Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Sep 22, 2021 9:55:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Geriatric, Enduring, care planning, falls

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Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed on the first day of fall to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention. Join us September 20-24, 2021 for Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable. Read more on our blog and check out our online Falls Prevention activity!

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Falls: Screening, Risk Assessment and Care Planning for Older Patients in the Community

Jun 9, 2021 8:45:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Geriatric, Enduring, care planning, falls

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As a clinician working in an outpatient setting, are you confident in how and when to appropriately screen patients for falls?  

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