National Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Presentations & Panelists
What: National Falls Prevention Awareness Day; Presentations & Panelists
Who*: Chris Gales, Margret Kingrey, Laura Kray, Rachael Norton,
Jaime Sweany, and Clay Williams
When: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23
Cost: FREE
Where: Area 10 Agency on Aging, Endwright Center, 631 W. Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville
About: Did you know that 1 in 3 seniors falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of injuries for people 65+. The good news is that most falls can be prevented. That’s why Indiana is joining 48 states across the country to declare Sept. 23, 2014 Falls Prevention Awareness Day. This year’s theme is Safe Today, Falls Free® Tomorrow. Join us for an afternoon of brief presentations with a question and answer period immediately following. See how you can get involved in activities to help older adults prevent falls and maintain their independence!
For more information call the center at 876-3383 ex. 515.
*2014 Falls Prevention Awareness Day Panelists:
Chris Gales – Simple Exercises to Maintain/Improve Balance
Physical Therapist/ Rehabilitation Services Clinical Educator
Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, Indiana University Health Bloomington
Margret Kingrey, MA, OTR – Tai Chi for Improving Balance
Certified Tai Chi instructor for Health (Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute)
Laura Kray – (Master Trainer) A Matter of Balance
Nutrition Program Manager, Area 10 Agency on Aging
Rachael Norton – CarFit*; and Tips for Home Safety
Occupational Therapist, MS, OTR, DRS
Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, Indiana University Health Bloomington
*The CarFit program provides information and materials on community-specific resources that can enhance the safety of older drivers, and/or increase their mobility in the community.
Jaime Sweany – (Master Trainer) A Matter of Balance
Director, Endwright Center, Area 10 Agency on Aging
Clay Williams, Pharm.D – Managing Your Meds for Falls Prevention
5th Generation Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy
Submitted by:
Jaime Sweany
Endwright Center Director
Area 10 Agency on Aging
631 W. Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Phone 812-876-3383 ext. 582
Fax 812-876-9922
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.area10agency.org
Cost: Free
For more information contact:
Jaime Sweany
(812)876-3383
[email protected]