Wednesday, March 30, 2011: 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
Convention Center: Room 33ABC
AAPAR/Council on Aging and Adult Development
| Speaker: | Christian Thompson, University of San Fransico, San Francisco, CA |
Falls affect over 30% of older adults every year. This session will provide guidance in developing a comprehensive falls prevention exercise program. Participants will learn to implement three simple assessment methods to identify falls risk and learn numerous exercises to reduce falls risk through improving mobility, strength, dynamic balance, and gait.