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This year's annual fall prevention conference features local speakers addressing key issues related to falls through small group break-outs called "circuit training" and large group sessions. Areas covered include the aging process, balance systems, medications, psychological barriers, strength, range of motion, nutrition and hydration and more. Participants are encouraged to build their network of professionals to further enhance the continuum of care for older adults. Participants will be able to sign up for circuit training sessions on the day of the conference.
Dr. Carole Lewis, PT, DPT, GTC, GCS, MSG, MPA, PhD, FAPTA will end the day speaking on "Age-Defying Fitness". Dr. Lewis has been a physical therapist since 1975 and has worked in home health, long-term care, acute hospitals, rehabilitation departments and outpatient clinics. She has extensive publications in the field of aging. Her articles have been published in The Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, Clinical Management, Geriatrics, Geri-topics, and Senior Patient. In addition to her articles and journals, Dr. Lewis has written numerous textbooks on aging including co-author of a book entitled Age-Defying Fitness. She combines her diverse education and extensive clinical background to provide medically substantiated and usable information for today's practicing clinician.
Who should attend?
*Physical and Occupational Therapists
*Senior Fitness Instructors
*Caregivers
*Health Care Providers
*Others with a vested interest in fall prevention
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LocationCenterPlace Spokane
2426 N. Discovery Place GREAT ROOM
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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