Fall Prevention Instructor Training
As part of a County and Statewide effort to reduce the burden of falls in older adults, Departments of Health (DOH) are offering FREE certification in 2 CDC cost-effective, evidence-based fall prevention programs to Stony Brook Medicine faculty and staff. These programs offer an excellent opportunity to reduce healthcare costs and connect with our community.
Instructor Certification Workshop
October 5-6, 2015
Location: Long Island Marriott at10 James Doolittle Blvd. Uniondale NY, 11553
What is Tai Chi for Arthritis?
Tai Chi for Arthritis is an 8-week program that meets twice a week. The program was designed by Dr. Paul Lam in conjunction with his Tai Chi associates and a team of medical experts. Based on the Sun style Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis is easy to learn, effective and safe. It increases flexibility, muscle strength, and increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the program for fall prevention in older adults.
Why Learn Tai Chi for Arthritis?
With knowledge of Tai Chi for Arthritis, you will be able to help older adults who are at risk of falling. It will also contribute to your own health and enjoyment as well.
The two-day workshop is especially suitable for:
- Physical therapists
- Rheumatology professionals
- Certified exercise instructors
- Tai Chi teachers and advanced students
- Other similarly qualified personnel
To attend the workshop, you must be certified in adult CPR.
During the two-day workshop, participants will gain background knowledge of Tai Chi and arthritis and learn to perform the 12 Movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis set. Participants will also have the opportunity for group interaction as well as private practice and personal guidance. Certification is awarded for a 2-year period.
How Do I Register?
The NYS Department of Health is hosting this workshop as part of the NYS Older Adult Fall Prevention Program, with funding from the Administration for Community Living. The workshop is invite-only.
If you are interested, please contact Kristi Ladowski, MPH, Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator for Stony Brook Trauma Center at (631) 444-8385 or kristi.ladowski@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Leader Certification Workshop
October 13-15, 2015
Location: McArthur Marriot, LIE exit 60 (tentative)
What is Stepping On?
Stepping On is a program proven to reduce falls and build confidence in older people. Wisconsin developed an American version of Stepping On with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that has been tested in the United States and shown to achieve a 50% reduction in falls. Stepping On is designed specifically for people who are: 1) at risk of falling, 2) have a fear of falling, or 3) who have fallen one or more times. Participants meet for two hours a week for seven weeks. Workshops are facilitated by trained Leaders and provide a safe and positive learning experience. It is the process in which the program is taught that makes it effective. Classes are highly participative; mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health behaviors, reduce their risk of falls, and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
Why Learn Stepping On?
With knowledge of Stepping On, you will be able to help older adults who are at risk of falling. It will also contribute to your own health and enjoyment as well.
The three-day workshop is especially suitable for:
- Health care providers (i.e. PT, OT, Nursing)
- Aging network professional
- Public health educator
- Fitness instructor
During the three-day workshop, participants will gain knowledge of:
- Evidence based falls prevention
- Underpinning concepts of Stepping On and Curriculum
- Group facilitation techniques, including practice
- Marketing, recruiting, partnership strategies
How Do I Register?
The Suffolk County Department of Health is hosting this workshop as part of the NYS Older Adult Fall Prevention Program, with funding from the NYSDOH. The workshop is invite-only.
If you are interested, please contact Kristi Ladowski, MPH, Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator for Stony Brook Trauma Center at (631) 444-8385 or kristi.ladowski@stonybrookmedicine.edu