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Senior Care Resources Webcast Managing Fall Risk in Your Home Thursday, August 14, 2008

2. Topics and Speakers. IntroductionSandra CaffoDirector of OperationsEmployee Assistance Program. 3. Topics and Speakers. Brief Approach to Evaluation and Management of Falls Stephanie Studenski, MD, M.P.H.Professor of Geriatric Medicine Director, Pittsburgh Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center.

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Senior Care Resources Webcast Managing Fall Risk in Your Home Thursday, August 14, 2008

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    1. Senior Care Resources Webcast Managing Fall Risk in Your Home Thursday, August 14, 2008

    2. 2 Topics and Speakers Introduction Sandra Caffo Director of Operations Employee Assistance Program

    3. 3 Topics and Speakers Brief Approach to Evaluation and Management of Falls Stephanie Studenski, MD, M.P.H. Professor of Geriatric Medicine Director, Pittsburgh Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center

    4. 4 Topics and Speakers Where, What ,and How You Can Prevent Falls: Practical Tips for Living and Moving ‘Fall-Free’ Jessie VanSwearingen, PhD, PT, FAPTA Associate Professor University of Pittsburgh

    5. 5 Topics and Speakers The Benefits of Tai Chi in Fall Prevention Joseph Bozzelli, MMQ Tai Chi Instructor UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

    6. 6 Webcast Sponsors University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging UPMC Human Resources UPMC Community Provider Services UPMC EAP Solutions

    7. 7 Resources - General For Information on “Falls” and other aging related topics contact: The University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging Call:1-866-430-8742 E-Mail: aging@upmc.edu Website: www.aging.upmc.com

    8. 8 Resources – Falls Assessment UPMC Senior Care – Oakland Benedum Geriatric Center - 412-692-4200 UPMC Senior Care – Shadyside Senior Care Institute - 412-623-2700 UPMC Senior Care – Aspinwall Classic Care - 800-801-6965

    9. 9 Resources – Other Assessment UPMC Center for Balance Disorder 412-647-2100 (many locations in Pittsburgh) Centers for Rehab Services – In-Home Assessment and Strengthening Exercises 1-888-723-4CRS (4277) Center for Assistive Technology – In-Home Assessment and Assistive Devices 412-647-1310

    10. 10 Resources – Complimentary Medicine Wellness Classes Related to Falls and Balance such as Tai Chi, Meditation and Yoga 412-623-3023 www.integrativemedicine.upmc.com

    11. 11 Resources – Research Studies To participate in ongoing research in falls and movement disorders at Pittsburgh Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center Call research registry: 412-383-1564 Visit Website: www.pepper.pitt.edu

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