2024 Falls Prevention Fair

The College of Medicine – Tucson and the Department of Surgery present the:

University of Arizona Falls Prevention Fair 2024

Friday, September 27 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
The Chinese Cultural Center
1288 W. River Road Tucson, AZ 85704
 

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Come and learn about practical safety tips for you and your loved ones! And, best of all, it's FREE for everyone.

The Fourth Annual Falls Prevention Fair hosted by Banner – University Medicine Tucson, University of Arizona Health Sciences and the COM-T Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery empowers older adults with the tools they need to live happy, healthy lives free from the fear of falling.

Join us for educational sessions from a variety of university experts, interactive workshops in balance and tai chi,* a vendor fair, food and refreshments, and giveaways.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and opening remarks begin at 11 a.m., led off by Mindy Fain, MD, co-director of the Arizona Center on Aging and professor and chief of the college’s Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine, or GGP. Also speaking in addition to Department of Surgery faculty and local aging services program leaders, Karen Parker, MD, PhD, an assistant professor and director of the Geriatric Inpatient Consult Service at Banner – University Medicine Tucson, presenting on behalf of the GGP Division and the Department of Medicine.

Featured topics include:

• Medications that can increase fall risk
• Falling risk factors and prevention
• Frailty and falling
• Falls prevention resources

* Space is limited for our "A Matter of Balance Workshop" and our "Tai Chi for Falls Prevention," so please be sure to sign up to reserve your spot early.

Parking Information

The Chinese Cultural Center offers ample parking with approximately 300 spaces available around the venue. Attendees should have no trouble finding convenient parking. We look forward to seeing you there!

Flyer for this event:  falls-prevention-fair-2024_pdf_flyer.pdf

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Meet Our Speakers

Program Introduction:

Tawab Saljuqi, MD, DrPH
Senior Research Scientist,
Department of Surgery
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Bellal Joseph, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Trauma & Critical Care - Burn and Emergency Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Falls Prevention for Older Adults:

Tanya Anand, MD, MPH, FACS
Clinical Assistant Professor-
Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery Departmenr of Surgery
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Agenda

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11:00 AM - 11:10 AM | “Welcome and Opening Remarks” – Dr. Mindy Fain, Co-Director, Arizona Center on Aging, and Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM | “Why Do We Fall?” – Dr. Karen Parker (10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A)
11:25 AM - 11:40 AM | “What Happens After We Fall?” – Dr. Anand (10- minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A)
11:40 AM - 11:55 AM | Break
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM | “Tai Chi Demonstration” – Dr. Zhao Chen, PhD, MPH; Dago Robles, and Yunjia Yang
12:25 PM - 12:40 PM | “Medication and Falls Prevention” – Jeannie Lee, PharmD (10-minute presentation followed by a 5- minute Q&A)
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM | “Household Safety and Falls Prevention” – Chad Manuel, Golder Ranch Fire District (10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A)
12:55 PM - 1:00 PM | Break
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | “A ‘Matter of Balance’ Demonstration” – Tom Pylman, Pima Council on Aging
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM | “Falls Prevention Resources in the Community” – Jennifer Cain and Lee Itule-Klason, Arizona Falls Prevention Southern Chapter Co-Chairs
1:50 PM - 1:55 PM | “Vendors and Community Participation” – Patty Barcelo, Sr. Program Manager for Trauma Division
1:55 PM - 2:00 PM | “Closing Remarks” – Dr. Tawab Saljuqi
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | “Networking and Information Booths” – Visit information booths, network with presenters and attendees, and gather resources.
3:00 PM - 3:05 PM | Adjourn

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