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What Fall Prevention Program has been proven to reduce falls by 31%?
STEPPING ON
STEPPING ON Evidence Based Fall Prevention Program
FREE Facilitator Training (must attend
in pairs)
March 4, 5 and 6 (3 day training)
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Training location:
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Miami Valley Hospital
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1 Wyoming St.
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Dayton, OH 45409
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OT approved for 18 contact hours by OOTA and PT hours pending
STEPPING ON
is a 7 week (2 hours per week) fall prevention program for seniors
Topics covered for facilitators:
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• Simple and fun balance and strength training
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• The role vision plays in keeping your balance
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• How medications can contribute to falls
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• Importance of vitamin D and calcium to protect against fall injuries
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• Ways to keep from falling when out in your community
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• What to look for in safe footwear
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• How to eliminate fall hazards from your home
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**Those who are trained must conduct a 7 week STEPPING ON class with seniors in their community within 2 months of completion of this training per ODH requirements**.
Trained pairs can be from two different professional disciplines relevant to seniors and fall prevention to avoid staffing challenges for training and subsequent class delivery.
To register for the Stepping On Facilitator Training go to:
www.trihealth.com/ThinkFirst
This program is made possible through grant funding in connection to ODH
Questions may be directed to TriHealth Think First Program ODH Trainers at:
stephanie_lambers@trihealth.com
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