Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging

Optimizing Physical Activity Among Physically Frail and Cognitively Impaired Older Adults- From the Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference (ExPAAC): Blending Research and Practice - There are many factors that contribute to functional decline and decreased physical activity among frail and cognitively impaired older adults, particularly those that are institutionalized such as the type and amount of care provided by staff in these facilities, degree of cognitive impairment, mood, perceptions of health status, motivation, cultural expectations, environmental factors, coexisting disease states, pain, fear of falling, and beliefs about their abilities to engage in physical activity and in the benefit of this at activity at this late point in their lives. This presentation will provide tricks of the trade and describe successful interventions for increasing physical activity among individuals in long term care facilities and address the many benefits to these residents, the caregivers, and their families. Identify three barriers and three facilitators of function focused care among older adults. Describe three ways in which to optimally motivate frail older adults to engage in functional and physical activity.Describe two tools to evaluate the environment to optimize function and physical activity for frail older adults. Describe two tools to evaluate the environment to optimize function and physical activity for frail older adults. Describe the four components of the function focused care approach.

1.0 Free CEUs for Physical Therapists

How to Use the CDC's STEADI Fall Risk Toolkit

What’s All the Fuss Over Falls?- Each year, millions of older adults fall, and many sustain life-changing injuries. Physical therapists are perfectly poised to take lead on the public health team in fall prevention. Use and dissemination of simple, evidence-based, user-friendly tools empower PTs and all healthcare practitioners, public health staff, and caregivers to proactively identify those older adults at heightened risk for falling BEFORE the first fall. This program will teach physical therapists how and when to use the CDC's STEADI fall risk toolkit, as well as how to skillfully interpret the results for each individual tested. This is the first step in a comprehensive fall prevention program, utilizing evidence-based tools to augment your PT practice and prevent that first fall! Knowledgeably discuss the epidemiology and prevalence of falls among community-dwelling older adults in the U.S. Understand that fall risk is multifactorial and that some risks are modifiable. Objectively screen for fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. Interpret the results of the fall risk screening measures presented. Develop an effective action plan for abatement of an individual's fall risk. Institute an evidence-based fall risk screening program in a medical and/or community setting.

2.0 Free CEUs for Physical Therapists

Fall-Related Brain Injury-1.5 Contact Hours

Fall-Related Brain Injury in Older Adults: Focus on Prevention- Discuss the prevalence and incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to falls in older adults. Describe the impact of fall-related TBIs on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Describe age-related changes that increase risk for falls/TBI in older adults. Describe the types of traumatic brain injuries that may occur secondary to a fall. Identify common fall related risk factors. Describe methods of identifying signs/symptoms related to TBI. Discuss evidence-based interventions in managing older adults following TBI.

1.5 Free Contact Hours for Physical Therapists

Expires 12/31/13

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Vestibular Dysfunction & Fall Prevention- Part II

Understanding the Vestibular System to Improve Balance and Reduce Falls in Older Adults, Part 2- Understand balance, fall, and dizziness assessment tools available for use by physical therapists.Understand existing fall prevention guidelines for the older adult. Recall vestibular-specific assessments and evidence-based interventions. Describe appropriate evidence-based physical therapy interventions to improve balance and decrease the risk of patient falls.
  
1.0 Free Contact Hours for Physical Therapists

Expires 1/17/12

Vestibular Dysfunction & Fall Prevention

Understanding the Vestibular System to Improve Balance and Reduce Falls in Older Adults, Part 1 - Identify the body’s systems that contribute to static and dynamic balance. Describe the anatomy of the somatosensory, visual and vestibular systems. Compare and contrast various types of vestibular dysfunction. 

1.0 Free Contact Hours for Physical Therapists

Expires 12/19/11