Overview:

In this session, explore three individual and synergistic interventions--home modifications, physical activity, and medication management--that have been proven to reduce fall-related deaths and injuries in the home. 

Learn the components of the Home Safety Council’s Safe Steps program, results of two public perception polls related to older adults, and upcoming falls prevention initiatives.

Speaker:

Angela Mickalide, Ph.D., CHES, director of education and outreach for the Home Safety Council.

Materials:

Recorded Presentation, Audio (This is a large mp3 file; download times may be slow.)

PowerPoint Presentation [download]

Originally presented June 15, 2006.



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