Fall Prevention Strategies:
A Multi-factorial Approach to Assessment and Intervention

The Second Annual
Fall and Balance Symposium 

October 25, 2007

Second Annual Symposium Brochure

Symposium Registration

Sponsor and Vendor Registration

Driving Map and Accommodations

Walking Map (.pdf)

Symposium Sponsors/Vendors

Gentiva

www.gentiva.com

Gordon Stowe and Associates, Inc.

www.gordonstowe.com

NeuroCom International, Inc.

www.onbalance.com

Neuro Kinetics, Inc.

www.neuro-kinetics.com

Oakland Orthopedic Appliances, Inc.

Presented by the Doctor of Audiology,
and  Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs

Who Should Attend?

Nurses, Physicians (ENT, Family Practice, Internal Medicine), Audiologists, Physical Therapists, Physician Assistants, Nursing Home, Home Care, and Senior Service Professionals

Accreditation Pending for:

Nurses:

Physicians/Physician Assistants:

Audiologists:

Physical Therapists:

Location:

 Click here for a map of campus, complete directions
and hotel accommodations.

About the Presenters:

 Holly Lookabaugh-Deur

Lookabaugh-Deur is a practicing physical therapist with 26 years clinical experience.   Her private practice, Generation Care, centers around treatment for geriatric clients, including specialized intervention programs for fall prevention.  Holly has a BS in physical therapy from the University of Connecticut, Masters of Health Sciences from Grand Valley State University, and is currently finishing dissertation work for Doctor of Science in Geriatric Physical Therapy at Rocky Mountain University  in the area of fall prevention and urinary incontinence.  Holly also holds Board Certification as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist from the APTA as well as certification as a Wound Care Specialist .  Deur was part of a Center for Disease Control grant team studying fall prevention with community dwelling older adults.  She has first hand experience with skilled nursing facility, hospital – based, outpatient, and community dwelling older adult fall prevention clinics and programs. She has published articles on urinary incontinence management and is a member of the adjunct faculty at CMU, teaching geriatric physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and fall prevention courses.

Dr. Dave Bauer

Dr. Bauer is an attending physician in Emergency Medicine at Crittenton Hospital and Emergency Medicine Fellow, ACEP, with 18 years of direct patient care experience.  He currently serves as a Clinical Instructor for Wayne State University’s medical school, with previous teaching responsibilities at Tufts University, University of Michigan, and William Beaumont Hospital.    He currently serves as the Medical Director for Bone Density Specialists Community based Osteoporosis Project, sponsored by the Michigan Public Health Institute, and served as the lead investigator on the CDC funded, 4 year research project studying fall prevention with community dwelling older adults.    He has published work in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, and is an active participant of many committees related to injury prevention in older adults for the state of Michigan.

Symposium Schedule

Thursday, October 25

Morning Session

7:30 — 8:00       Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 — 8:15       Introduction and Logistics

                                        Liana Bachand                                             Director, Bridges Center

8:15 – 9:00      Falling and Fall Injury:  A Critical Health Care Issue

Dr. Dave Bauer

9:00 – 9:45     Different Approaches for Different Settings

H. Lookabaugh-Deur

9:45 – 10:00   Break

10:00 – 11:15   Individual and Team Evidence-Based Assessments

H. Lookabaugh-Deur 

11:15 – 11:45  Global Model Programs and Research                        

H. Lookabaugh-Deur

11:45 – 12:00 Questions and Answers                               

Bauer and L-Deur

12 noon—1 p.m.       Luncheon: University Center                                               Rotunda         

Afternoon Session

1:00-2:00        Overview of multi-factorial interventions and   treatment strategies

H. Lookabaugh-Deur

2:00-2:20       Knowing when to intervene and refer

                                      Dr. Dave Bauer

2:20-2:30       Break

2:30-3:45       Focused interventions:  vestibular, balance and              postural  strategies, home assessment and T.E.A.C.H. program, gait   strategies, and aquatic therapy techniques

H. Lookabaugh-Deur

3:45-4:10       Resources, Questions and Answers Bauer and L-Deur

4:10-4:25       Wrap up and evaluation

Course Description:

Health care professionals working with aging adults will learn evidence based, multi-factorial strategies for efficient fall prevention screenings, evaluations, and interventions at this comprehensive one day seminar.   Because health care settings vary greatly in their quest to manage falling older adults, topics will be specifically geared to the most effective strategies for the community dwelling adult, assisted living client, and skilled nursing facility resident.    Video demonstrations will help bring the assessments and treatments to life in the classroom.   Holly Lookabaugh-Deur speaks from the physical therapist and case management perspective using experience in all geriatric settings.  Dr. Bauer teaches from a physician leadership and Emergency Department perspective.   Both are passionate about their commitment to excellence in service and care of the older adult.

Objectives

1. List the compelling demographical information related to fall prevention in older adults.

2. Describe the variety of levels of intensity of fall prevention approaches for a variety of health care settings:  community-dwelling, assisted living, hospital, and institutional / skilled nursing facility.

3. Identify and list extrinsic and intrinsic factors related to fall risk assessment

4. Describe self-directed screens vs. individual vs. team comprehensive assessment approaches with pros and cons of each.

5.  Describe current “best practices” in a variety of countries, including resources for each

6.  Describe, discuss, and demonstrate interventions for a variety of risk factors, identifying probable impact, time and skill requirements.

7. Identify criteria for individual and team interventions.

8.  Identify specific skilled interventions for the prevention of fall and fall injury that require additional training and expertise. 

9. Describe resources and answer questions related to course content.