Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans---and, yet, falls are one of the most preventable injuries.

An older adult who falls has a strong chance of falling again, potentially impacting that person's mobility, social interactions and independence over time, not to mention cause a possible increase in hospitalizations and affected finances.

Of course, one's ongoing falls can impact family caregivers as well, as their loved one may now require extra supervision and care.

Thankfully, evidence demonstrates that fall-prevention programs can directly lower the incidence of falls for individuals at risk.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Institute on Aging welcomes you to a 90-minute training which will demonstrate how practical lifestyle adjustments and balance improvement can dramatically reduce number of falls and resulting injuries among older adults. (Please note: One of our newsletters said that October 20th is a Friday. This event WILL be held on October 20th, but that date is a Wednesday, so please note that accordingly.)

Date: Wednesday, October 20th, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)

Place: online

Cost: No charge, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Registration Ends on October 20th, at 9:30 a.m.

By the end of this event participants will be able to:

• Practice at least three methods to keep yourself and/or a loved one from falling

• Demonstrate at least three simple exercises to improve posture and balance

• Build a resource list of community balance/exercise classes in your area

Your Instructor:

Arete Nicholas is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience in clinical management, consulting, health education and staff training in both long-term care and acute care environments. This includes more than two decades of experience advising senior adults and their families on healthcare, safety and lifestyle issues. Ms. Nicholas also has five years senior management experience at a 150+ bed assisted living facility with licensed dementia unit and conserved senior adult population. She currently works as a Geriatric Care Manager and Consultant for her own company. She received an M.A. in Gerontology and an R.N., B.S.N., and Public Health Licensure, all from San Francisco State University.

Continuing Education Information (1.5 Continuing Education Units): BRN; CAMFT (serves LCSWs/MFTs/LEPs/LPCCs); MCLE (Attorneys/Fiduciaries)

If you seek 1.5 professional Continuing Education Units, please note this in your reservation. There will be no charge for this.

Also note that BBS no longer delivers CEs. CAMFT does offer CEs to LCSWs.

For further information or cancellation (within 24 hours prior to event), in addition to questions, grievances, concerns, and special accommodations for disabilities, please contact Caitlin Morgan, Education Manager, Institute on Aging, at cmorgan@ioaging.org, or (415) 750-4114.

All Continuing Education certificates will be delivered digitally, within 12 working days of the event. After the program, an evaluation-test will be provided to all CE registrants, who must turn in their evaluation by email, in order to qualify for a CE certificate.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider # CEP13610, for 1.5 Contact Hours

CAMFT: Institute on Aging is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for this program. IOA maintains responsibility for the course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. CAMFT provider number is #135377.

State Bar of California (MCLE) : Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for Attorneys & Licensed Fiduciaries (Provider #13264).