Description: The list of Fall Prevention Awareness Day activities throughout the South Florida area is growing and we want to make sure you can take advantage and spread the word about all the fantastic activities that will be or currently are taking place.
September 23, 2010:
Segal and Witt Physical Therapy, 5162 Linton Boulevard, Suite 105, Delray Beach, FL 33484
Segal and Witt Physical Therapy, 9045 La Fontana Boulevard, Suite 113, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Will offer a Fall Risk Screening. The screening will include data collection using the Berg Balance Test, the Tinetti Gait and Balance Test, Timed Up and go 10ft Test and CTSIB (Clinical Test of Sensory Integration in Balance)Test. These test results will provide the tester to place the participant either in a low, medium, or high fall risk category. The screenings will be performed by appointment only to insure there is adequate time to complete the test and review the results with the participant.
Contact: David Witt, PT: (561) 637-4539, wittpt@att.net
Group Home, 3625-27 NW 187st, Carol Way, FL 33055
Careful instruction and demonstration given about fluids spills on floors and the use of protective rails and non-skid shoes while in the shower, tub, and hallway to prevent falls.
Contact: Carol Thomas: (305) 627-8457, carexcell@yahoo.com.
Catherines East: 1050 NE 125 St. North Miami, FL 33161
St. Catherines West Rehab Hospital: 8850 NW 122 St Hialeah, FL 33106
Biodex Balance System Fall Risk Assessments.
Contact: Kayla Vallerand, DPT: (305) 891-8550, ext. 4000, kvallerand@chsfla.com
USHA Training Center, 18901 NW 11th Ave, Miami, FL 33169
Fall Prevention Training for APD Provider
Contact: Carmen Gloria Rodriguez: (305) 338-1658, universalsha@yahoo.com
Memorial Perdue Medical Center, 19590 Old Cutler Road, Cutler Bay, FL 33157
Fall Prevention Awareness Day will be a special afternoon event in which the Recreation Therapy and Rehab. departments will distribute information to Residents, Families, Staff and Volunteers on fall prevention. We have order the materials in English and Spanish. We will serve refreshments and have a panel to share information and answer questions.
Contact: Jane Solano, CTRS: (786) 466-3500, ext. 83812, jsolano2@jhsmiami.org
West Perrine Clinic - 18255 Homestead Ave. Perrine, FL 33157
Distributing brochures and materials at Miami-Dade County Health Department (MDCHD) clinics.
Contact: Anthoni Llau: (305) 470-5649, Anthony_Llau@doh.state.fl.us
St. Anthony's Rehabiltation Hospital, 3487 NW 30th St. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
Balance screening to assess individuals that are at risk for falls. Fall prevention education which includes information regarding home safety.
Contact: Jorge Casauay, Director of Rehabilitation Services, (954) 739-6233, ext. 1281, jcasauay@chsfla.com
St. Anne's Nursing Center and Residence, 11855 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, FL 33157
Fall Prevention Education seminar by facility Risk manager to include pamphlets, balance screenings by Rehab Department, blood pressure screening by nursing department, footwear screenings by Podiatrist (tentative)
Contact: Melissa Baynes: (305) 252-4000, ext. 6238, mbaynes@chsfla.com
Health Fair:
4125 West 20 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
West Miami 901 SW 62nd Ave
St. Anne’s Garden 11800 Quail Ross Drive 33177
We will be having a health fair at Citrus Health Family Center on September 23, 2010, with an instructor demonstrating exercises from Un Asunto de Equilibrio and information on fall prevention. We also will have on-going workshops in the month of September (the specific classes will be in September but none fall on September 23rd).
Contact: Karina Garcia, (786) 879-6552, karinag@citrushealth.com
Boca Raton, 7300 Del Prado South, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Fall Prevention Fair - a variety of booths that will promote safe living and fall prevention with be on display between 2pm-4pm at Whitehall Boca. Booths will consist of assessments for balance and gait, vision, blood pressure, and medications. Variety of take home information will be available to participants.
Contact: Leslie Curtis, Director of Business Development, (561) 392-3000, lcurtis@whitehallboca.com
Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 11215 SW 84 Street, Miami, FL 33173
The Palace Nursing & Rehab will be conducting a variety of activities which include balance screening, Fall prevention education with handouts in English and Spanish. Exercises classes as well as a display of assistive devices to be used at home to prevent falls. Refreshments and raffles.
Contact: Eliana A. Cardenas, 305-271-2225, ext. 2446, eliana@thepalace.org
The Balance Clinic at Lee Center for Rehabilitation & Wellness, 2070 Carrell Rd, Fort Myers, FL
“Farewell to Falls” – Learn about the most effective ways to minimize the risk of falls and how to get help after a fall.
Contact: Syndi Bultman: (239) 418-2000, syndi.bultman@leememorial.org
Abingdon at Traditions, 10685 SW Stony Creek Way, Port St. Lucie, FL
Kick-off Luncheon of our Surf n' Turf Parkinson Specific Exercise program. A presentation on Fall prevention for people living with Parkinson disease. RSVP only. Seating limited to 100 people. Preference to PD and care Partners (CP).
Contact: Milka Santos, ACBSW: (561) 379-4593, msantos@parkinsoninfo.net
Council on Aging of Martin County, Inc.; 1071 East 10th Street, Stuart, FL 34996
North County Senior Center, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Mayor Lois Frankel has declared September 23, 2010, National Falls Prevention Awareness Day in West Palm Beach. Fall Prevention Presentation, FLIP Bingo and Balance Screening. Distribution of Fact Sheet at Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast libraries and Senior Centers. Fall Prevention Presentation.
Contact: Marcia Hayden, (561) 684-5885, haydenm@elderaffairs.org
Whitehall Boca Raton, 7300 Del Prado Circle South, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Whitehall Boca Raton will be sponsoring a "Fall Prevention Fair" with a variety of booths that will promote safe living and fall prevention. Booths will consist of assessments for balance and gait, vision, blood pressure and medications. Other booths will have imperative information on safety in the home, adaptive devices to promote safety and easy exercises for strength building. Booths will be administered by licensed nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Recreational Therapists. There will also be a variety of take home information for the participants.
Contact: Leslie Curtis, Director of Business Development, (561) 392-3000, lcurtis@whitehallboca.com
When: All Day, Thursday, September 23, 2010, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee(s): Please call individual event contacts for additional information.