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Maryland 2015 Falls Prevention Awareness Week Activities OrganizationCountyActivities (please describe the activity; provide the date(s), location, etc.)Contact PersonContact person’s email addressCommunity Preservation and Development Corporation Anne Arundel Wiley H. Bates Senior Apartments - 1103 Smithville StreetAnnapolis, MD 21401September 22, 2015:10:00am - 10:30am Fall Prevention Workshop conducted by the Outreach Nurses of Anne Arundel Medical Clinic Tai Chi from 2:00pm-2:45pm in Community RoomKaron PhillipsAdriane Lee-Duffkphillips@alee-duff@Allen Center1404 S. Charles St.Baltimore, Md. 21230Baltimore CityFall Prevention- CapableSeptember 14th 10:30- 11:30 “I’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up” - Theatrical Presentation andQ and A with Ice Cream SocialSeptember 16th 12:45- 1:45pmRyta Arrington410-685-6225c.arrington@Forest Park Senior Center4801 Liberty Heights Ave.Baltimore, Md. 21207Baltimore CityA Presentation on Falls Prevention by Capable StudySeptember 3, 201511:00 a.m.Health & Wellness Activity by Lewis Neil (Chair Aerobics Instructor)September 22nd 12:30p.m.Daniel Worthy410-466-2124Forestparkseniors@Greenmount Senior Center425 E. Federal Street. 21202Baltimore CityYogaStart a 6 week course of strength building through Yoga. Goal is the improve balance and flexibility to prevent fallsSeptember 23, 20152:00-3:30pm Angela Lee410-396-3552Kally1026@Harford Senior Center4920 Harford RoadBaltimore, Md. 21214Baltimore CityFall Prevention Workshop, Presented by Future CareSeptember 21, 201512:00-1:30pmCurleen Davis410-246-4009Cdavis@BCHD- Hatton Senior Center2825 Fait Ave.Baltimore, Md. 21224Baltimore CityFuture Care- Canton/ Harbor Balance and Vision PresentationSeptember 24, 10amExercise With Adrienne Balance Exercise, 5 simple techniques to improve balance and prevent Fall, Tips Sheet and Night Lights for participants.Weekly- Wednesdays starting, September 2, 2015Adrienne Blumberg410-396-9025Adrienne.Blumberg@John Booth Senior Center2601A E. Baltimore Street.Baltimore, Md. 21224Baltimore CityStepping On – Kick OffEvidence based fall prevention program designed to reduce fall through strength building and other techniques.September 25 – October 26, 2015Rosalee Velenovsky410-396-9202Rosalee.velenovsky@Edward A. Myerberg Center3101 Fallstaff RoadBaltimore, Md 21209Baltimore CityFall Prevention Seminar- Licensed Physical Therapist, Jill Hornstein- will discuss free and low cost options for reducing fall risks in homes. She will follow with exercises to improve balance and gate, strategies for reducing injuries, and methods for getting up or getting help when a fall does occur.Date TBD because of Jewish HolidaysAutumn Sadovnik410-358-6856autumn@Senior Network of North Baltimore5828 York RoadBaltimore, Md. 21212Baltimore CityFall Prevention SeminarCapable StudySeptember 10, 11:00 amTai-Chi Balance demonstration, talk on Better Balance and Better HealthSeptember 21, 201511:00- 12:30MedStar Good Samaritan HospitalDeborah Bena, MA, BSN, RN, FCNFall Prevention Information Session and Balance Screening for Seniors.September 23, 201511:00 am -12:00 pmGwendolyn Lloyd410-323-7131glloyd@Oliver Senior Center1700 Gay StreetBaltimore, Md. 21213Baltimore CityFall Prevention SeminarFall Prevention Home Safety Check List- check list to make homes safer.Wal-Mart Pharmacy review medications.September ?23, 201510:30 am – 12noonSpecial LunchKaren Wheeler410-396-3861Karen.Wheeler@Waxter Senior Center1000 Cathedral StreetBaltimore, Md. 21201Baltimore CityFall Into FitnessA free all-day event dedicated to addressing the common factors leading to a fall: balance and gait, vision, medications, chronic conditions and the home environment. Health screens, free consultations, group exercise classes and food demonstrations will be available all day with special guest Ernestine Shepherd.September 23, 2015Erika DesRavines410-396-1324Erika.DesRavines@Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging4501 Reisterstown Road 21215Baltimore CityFree Exercise Classes-Classes to help seniors improve balance and reduce falls. Classes offered include body tune-up, yoga, gospel aerobics, line dance. Classes are free to encourage people to make exercise a part of strength and balance maintenance and aid in the reduction of falls among older adults. September 21 - 25, 2015Leslie Yancey410-396-3535Leslie.Yancey@Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore City Fall Prevention information on 75 public address screenings through Johns Hopkins Health System for the month of September Fall Prevention Awareness Fair Francis Knott Pavilion Conference Room September 17, 201511 AM – 2:30 PM All are invitedFall Prevention Brochure Developed by the Community Fall Prevention Strategic Initiative committee for distribution in the community settingMarie Dieter MSN, MBA, RN, CENmdieter4@jhmi.eduJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore City Quest for Zero Falls at Johns Hopkins Bayview Keynote Address at the National Fall Prevention Conference in Los Angeles, CA September 21, 2015 By Linda Goodman, MS, RN-BC And Stacey Schaab RN, MBA, LNHA, CPHQLinda Goodman, MS, RN-BCStacey Schaab, RN, MBA, LHNA, CPHQlgoodman@jhmi.eduaschaab1@jhmi.eduThe Johns Hopkins Hospital - Adult Trauma 1800 Orleans Street Sheikh Zayed Tower – Suite 6107 Baltimore MD 21287Baltimore CityAdult Trauma Department plans to have information available on targeted units where patients and families are seen as inpatients and outpatients due to injuries sustained in falls. Kathy Nollknoll@jhmi.eduBCDABaltimore CountyWill host a Gait Way 2 Better Balance Event@Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5K Run/Walk1 Mile WalkSunday, September 20, 20157:30 – 10:30 a.BC – Essex Campus7201 Rossville Blvd. - 21237Balance Screenings, fall prevention education, BP screening, medication checks and seated massagesDonna Bilz, Program Coordinatordbilz@Pikesville Senior CenterBaltimore County Balance and Gait TestingFall Prevention EducationSeptember 10, 201512:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.1301 Reisterstown Road – 21208Karen Bowling, Assistant Directorkbowling@Cockeysville Senior CenterBaltimore County Health FairSeptember 28, 20159 a.m. – 1 p.m.Cockeysville Senior Center10535 York Rd. – 21030Fall prevention information and screenings providedHanna Sacks, Assistant Directorhsacks@North Carroll Senior & Community CenterCarroll County Maryland2328 Hanover PikeHampstead, MD 21074Carroll County 1. Fall Prevention Display with posters, flyers & handouts in main senior center hallway through September with new material weekly.2. Article in September newsletter3. Fall Prevention brochures & information for instructors of all physical activity classes. Instructors will present helpful fall prevention information as part of their instruction.4. Fall Prevention information will be distributed at “Fall Into Fall” theme” meal on September 23.Renee Deiaconorthcarrollsc@ccg.Taneytown Senior & Community CenterCarroll CountyTaneytown Senior & Community Center will be promoting National Falls Prevention Week by: Dedicating a posting area for Fall Prevention Materials Special Luncheon to be held on September 23 Game Night on September 22 Open House on September 24 Special Farms Days Event on September 25 Articles Included in the September 2015 “Taneytown Senior Center Newsletter “The Senior Voice”Falls and Older Adults (source National Institute on Aging)Exercise to Improve Your Balance (source nia.Go4Life)Fall Proofing Your Home (source nia.Go4Life)Exercise Classes: 3 Exercise Classes on Fall Prevention:Monday September 21 - Staying Fit Exercise ClassWednesday September 23 –Arthritis Exercise ClassThursday September 24 – Better Health & Wellness Exercise ClassRuth Martinrhmartin@ccg.South Carroll Senior CenterCarroll CountyBlood Pressure Checks by Carroll Hospital CenterSeptember 8 10:45-12:00Free classes: Strength and BalanceSeptember 14 3:00- 4:00 PMTai Chi Beginner LevelSeptember 159:15-10:15 AMFall Prevention ActivitiesSeptember 21-25Find all the room hazards in our “I Spy Room Hazards” activity and receive a free pocket note padArthritis ExerciseSeptember 169:30-10:30 AMSeated YogaInformation DisplayVisit our information table to receive information on fall preventionSeptember 21-25Fall into Fall LunchSeptember 23, 12:30 PM(call to reserve a spot410-386-3700)Tai Chi Fall Prevention WorkshopSeptember 24, 12:15 PMMelissa Cougnetmcougnet@ccg.Carroll County Bureau of Aging & DisabilitiesWestminster Senior CenterCarroll County-Fall Prevention articles in September newsletter;6 Myths of Fall Prevention handout;-Exercise Instructors focusing on Fall Prevention exercises in our Arthritis Ex. Class, Feel Fit Ex. Class, Dance Fitness Ex. class, Tai Chi Ex. Class, three Yoga Ex. Classes, and two Better Health & Wellness Ex. -Classes throughout the month; lunchtime talk & demo of Fall Prevention exercises; September 3rd 10 Warning Signs of Parkinson’s DiseaseErica Starrestarr@ccg.Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center703 Ridge Avenue Mt. Airy MD 21771Carroll County 375 newsletters with the proclamation plus 2 pages of information, 2 fall prevention talks during lunch.All physical activity class instructors encouraging ways to prevent falls through strengthening exercises in class: 3 CCC better health & wellness classes, yoga, seated yoga, tai chi, beginners tai chi, 2 zumba gold classes, arthritis exercise class.Flyers and Information posted around the centerFall prevention program September 28thAngie Walzawalz@ccg.Cecil County Department of Community ServicesCecil CountySeveral handouts to include:Preventing Slips & FallsMedications Linked to FallsFall Risk FactorsHome Safety ChecklistsWhat You Can Do To Prevent FallsStay IndependentKeeping Safe Prevent FallsTake Control: Six Steps to Prevent a FallAll handouts will be read and discussed.Teresa Gordontgordon@Frederick County Department of AgingFrederick CountyAll four FCDOA senior centers will be hosting a Health and Safety day on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd from 9 AM -12 PMAll centers will offer flu shotsFall prevention seminar that includes distribution of a free pair of YAKTRAX to seniors 60+, home safety checklists, BP screens and other health and safety educationKitty Devilbiss,Community services managerkdevilbiss@Office on AgingHoward CountyMatter of Balance Workshop Bain CenterWednesdays, September 23rd 2015 – November 4th 2015 1-3:00 PMWendy FarthingHealth and Wellness CoordinatorWFarthing@Office on AgingHoward CountyBetter BalanceJennifer LeeHealth Promotion SpecialistJLee@Office on AgingHoward County“Start Your Adventure” Balance Assessment / Fall Prevention EducationGlenwood 50+September 30, 20159:30-12:30 PMCathy Burkett Assistant Director Glenwood 50+CBurkett@Office on AgingHoward CountyHealth & Assertive TechnologyLearn how Health & Assistive Technology can enhance your independence while increasing your safety using personally selected devices.Ellicott City 50+ Center9401 Fredrick RoadEllicott City, MD 21042Friday, September 25, 20159:30 amGlenwood 50+ Center2400 Route 97Cooksville, MD 21723Wednesday, September 9, 201510:30 amVicki Stahly Assistant Director Ellicott City 50+ Center Cathy Burkett Assistant Director Glenwood 50+ CenterVStahly@CBurkett@Office on AgingHoward County Wii, Wii Check Your Balance Use the Wii Fit board to check your balance and test your fitness age.East Columbia 50+ Center6600 Cradlerock WayColumbia, Maryland 21045Tuesday, September 8, 201510:00 am - 1:00 pmMeridy McCague DirectorEast Columbia 50+ CenterMMccague@Office on AgingHoward CountyFire & Fall Prevention Lunch ‘n Learn-Remembering WhenTips on fire and fall prevention from Howard County Fire & Rescue.North Laurel 50+ Center9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel MD 20723Wednesday, September 30, 201512:15 -1:15 pmTrish OlsenDirectorNorth Laurel 50+ CenterNancy Riley, Director North Laurel Senior Center Plus TOlsen@NRiley@Office on AgingHoward County Orthopedic Associates PresentationLearn to prevent falls by attending this presentation.Bain 50+ Center 5470 Ruth Keeton WayColumbia, MD 21044Thursday, September 2410:00-11:00 amLinda Ethridge, DirectorBain 50+ Center LEthridge@Commission on Aging, Inc./AAAWashington County Senior Center - Provided handouts and awareness on September 23, 2015Kim Torsielloktorsiello@Commission on Aging, Inc./AAAWashington CountyHome Delivered Meals – Give information with meal week of September 20th 2015Sharon Corbettscorbett@Commission on Aging, Inc./AAAWashington CountyProvide fact sheet -education awareness at 7 congregate sites the week of September 20th 2015Beth Levinebelliott@Commission on Aging, Inc./AAAWashington CountyHave educational items available in MAP Department for clients week of September 20th 2015Belinda Graffbcorbett@County Gov’t and Rec Reaction Dept.Worcester CountyHealth Fair “Falls Prevention and General Health Fair”Wed. Sept 23rd 2015Worcester County Recreation and Parks Building – Snow Hill MDOver 25 vendors- Home Health, Physical therapist, exercise demos,Adaptive devices,Falls prevention ProgramsLea Cataggiolcataggio@co.worcester.md.uslmc513@ ................
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