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Balance Screening Training – Virtual via Zoom

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/14/2022
9:00 am - 9:45 am

Location
Piedmont Triad Area Agency on Aging - Virtually

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Description:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://ptrc-org.zoom.us/j/83679143875

Basic Components for the zoom/virtual September 14th, 9:00-9:45, training for fall risk screenings:

  1. Introduction
  2. Older adults appropriate for screening/safety
  3. Fall risk survey/assessment tool from CDC  (The NC Falls Coalition may also have a new tool available by the training)
  4. Functional screens (Timed up and Go, 30-second chair rise, 4 stage balance test)
  5. Referrals to evidence-based programs
  6. Programs available/resource information specific to each center

Attaching a link to the CDC website for tools and attaching the tools we will cover.

https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/materials.html

Other information:

  • Each center will need to be able to join a zoom with a camera and be able to practice the functional assessments. One person will do the assessment and one will act like an older adult to be tested.
  • They will need a stationary chair that does not roll, a stopwatch or way to time, and a 10-foot walkway in front of a chair and tape to indicate the 10 feet (folks stand up from a chair, walk 10 feet, turn around, and return to a seated position in the chair).
  • They should print copies of each attachment for review.

The training will be recorded and then save for future viewings.  The CDC website also has videos.

Date:     Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Time:     9:00 am – 9:45 am

For more information or to register, please contact:     Christina Peoples   (336) 904-0300   cpeoples@ptrc.org