Aberdeen, WA Name of Event: Fall Prevention Workshop Location: River of Life Ministries Street Address: 308 W. King St. City: Aberdeen State: WA Description of Event: Fall Prevention Workshop open to the community, specifically the elderly. We have doctors and other professionals come and speak on the risks of falls and how to avoid them. Workshop is set for October 23rd, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with free lunch served to those participating. Contact Person: Jeanette Mitchell Telephone: 360-538-8873 E-mail Address: mitchjl@dshs.wa.gov Auburn, WA City of Auburn Senior Citizen Center sponsored by Valley Regional Fire Authority 808 Ninth St. SE Auburn, WA 98002 Phone: 253-931-3016 Workshop – presentations on medications/fall affect, exercise and fall risk and also informational booths Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 – 1:30pm – 4:00pm Bellevue, WA Factoria Mall – sponsored by Overlake Hospital & Bellevue Fire Dept. 4033 Factoria Square Mall SE Bellevue, WA 98006 Phone: 425-688-5800 Fall and Balance screening by Overlake Hospital Physical Therapists Information provided by an Overlake physician how aging affects your vision Medication Screening – bring your current medications and have them reviewed by an Overlake Hospital Pharmacist Home Safety Assessment by Overlake Hospital staff and trained volunteers Learn about Fire safety and have your Blood Pressure taken by the Bellevue Fire Department Learn about local resources for Fall Prevention from the City of Bellevue and Overlake Hospital Display on falls – Facts and Figures Pick up Handouts and Giveaways! Date: Tuesday, September 23, 1:00pm – 4:00pm North Bellevue Senior Center - sponsored by Overlake Hospital & Bellevue Fire Dept 4063 148th NE, Bellevue, WA 98007 Phone: 425-452-7681 Fall and Balance screening by Overlake Hospital Physical Therapists Information provided by an Overlake physician how aging affects your vision Medication Screening – bring your current medications and have them reviewed by an Overlake Hospital Pharmacist Home Safety Assessment by Overlake Hospital staff and trained volunteers Learn about Fire safety and have your Blood Pressure taken by the Bellevue Fire Department Learn about local resources for Fall Prevention from the City of Bellevue and Overlake Hospital Display on falls – Facts and Figures Pick up Handouts and Giveaways! Date: Thursday, September 25 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm Bothell, WA Northshore Senior Center - sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy 10212 East Riverside Dr Bothell, WA 98011 Phone: 206-598-5370 Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008- 11:00am – 1:00pm Carnation, WA Sno-Valley Senior Center- Sponsored by Eastside Fire & Rescue 4610 Stephens Ave Carnation, WA 98014 Phone: 425-333-4152 Event – Presentation on preventing falls in your home Date: Friday Sept 19, 2008- 11:00am Centralia, WA Name of Event: Senior Health Fair and Fall Prevention Awareness Location: Stillwaters Estates Street Address: Cooks Hill Road City: Centralia State: WA Description of Event: Sept. 18th 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Information tables and short presentation on what you can do to prevent a fall. Lunch at 12:30 PM Contact Person: Jennifer Ternan Telephone: (360)330-7681 E-mail Address: jternan@centraliafirefighters.com
Dupont, WA Name of Event: Dupont Falls Awareness Promotion Location: Patriot Landing Street Address: 1600 Marshall Circle City: Dupont State: WA Description of Event: A one hour falls awareness presentation including step-up and step down activities, walking poles demonstration, resources and a posture evaluation. Contact Person: Steven Behr Telephone: (253) 686-9797 E-mail Address: wellnessworksnw@comcast.net Eatonville, WA Name of Event: Eatonville Falls Prevention Awareness Location: Eatonville Family Agency Street Address: 305 W Center ST City: Eatonville State: WA Description of Event: On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, from 10am to 1pm we are presenting falls awareness information sharing. We will have tables providing information about and from: local fire department, exercise/fitness opportunities, pharmacy, retirement options, home caregivers, families with a senior person living at homel,. Contact Person: Gail Elliott Telephone: 360-832-6805 E-mail Address: djkeeney@mashell.com Ellensburg, WA Name of Event: Stay Active and Independent for Life Location: Hal Holmes Community Center Street Address: 209 N. Ruby City: Ellensburg State: WA Description of Event: A free “Stay Active and Independent for Life” forum will be held at the Hal Holmes Community Center in Ellensburg on Thursday, September 25th from 12 o’clock noon to 4:00 pm. The doors open at noon with Kittitas County legislators speaking at 12:30pm, followed by two guest speakers; Sally York from the NorthWest Orthpaedic Institute and Ilene Silver from the Washington Dept of Health. The forum will focus on ways to stay active and independent, enabling you to stay in your home longer. There will be strength and balance checks from the S.A.I.L. strength and balance exercise program, Yoga, and Tai Chi exercise demonstrations. Information on home modifications, smoke alarms, nutrition, medication, and senior information and assistance will be offered. A pharmacist and an optometrist will be on hand to answer your questions. The event is sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Kittitas County & the Kittitas County Senior Fall Prevention Coalition. For more information please call RSVP at 509-962-4311. Contact Person: Joyce Danielsen Telephone: 509-962-4311 Everett, WA Name of Event: Senior Stroll Location: The Everett Mall Street Address: 1402 SE Everett Mall Way City: Everett State: WA Description of Event: On Sept. 18, 2008 10 am-2pm we will host a Senior Stroll Event at the Everet Mall. We will have vendors to provide screenings for Balance Medication Vision Home Safety. There will be Physical & Occupatinal Therapists for sit to stand and balance evaluations. Exercise Demonstrations-M.O.B. Pharmacists for medication reviews. Vision screenings, home safety information, blood pressure checks, hearing tests, and Lifeline information will be available. This will give all senior participants the oppertunity to gather information and help keep them active and independent. This is an informational event only, no selling will be involved. Contact Person: Leanne Blanchard Telephone: 425.512.0224 E-mail Address: imfrglgs4@aol.com Federal Way, WA Name of Event: Fall Prevention For Seniors - Stay Active and Independent for Life Location: The Woodmark at Steel Lake Street Address: 31200 23rd Ave S City: Federal Way State: WA Description of Event: FREE SEMINAR - Fall Prevention for Seniors - Jim Fuller, Physical Therapist, Owner of Adult Rehabilitation Therapies, will teach you how to prevent falls and stay active for life! Come to The Woodmark at Steel Lake on Thursday Sept 18, 2008 6:30-7:30pm **Door Prizes will be given away- bring a friend and get additional chances to win.** Refreshments will be served!** Contact Person= Linda Morris Telephone: (253)678-5806 E-mail Address: lindabmorris@comcast.net Gig Harbor, WA Name of Event: Fall Prevention Awareness Day Location: Gig Harbor Family YMCA Street Address: 10550 Harbor Hill Drive City: Gig Harbor State: WA Description of Event: "Fall Prevention Awareness Day" will be an open event for our Pierce County community. Experts in risk assessment for falls, postural alignment and podiatry, strength and balance exercises will be offering strategies to help active older adults live safe and independent lives. Healthy snacks will be provided. Contact Person: Susan Buell Telephone: 253-534-7872 E-mail Address: sbuell@ymcatacoma.org Kennewick, WA Name of Event: Fall Screening and Prevention Location: Swift Rehab Street Address: 122 S Ely St City: Kennewick State: WA Description of Event: Enjoy life and stay active. Free falls Screening 10 am to 2 pm September 18th Falls Risk Awareness Day. Test your balance and learn about your risk for falls. Pick up a pedometer while supplies last. Physical therapists will provide the "Timed Up and Go" test and a computerized balance assesment. Clinic is accessible and has designated disabled parking spaces. Contact Person: Lindsay Telephone: 509-783-8977 E-mail Address: achilders@swiftrehab.com Name of Event: Fall screening Location: West Kennewick Physical Therapy Street Address: 1408 N Louisiana Street Ste 104-A City: Kennewick State: WA Description of Event: We will be offering a quick screen for fall risk assessment and some general exercises that can be done to reduce the risk of falls. Contact Person: Becky West Telephone: 509-783-1962 E-mail Address: wken@taiweb.com Kent, WA Name of Event: Fall Prevention Awareness - Safe Steps - Health, Safety & Independence Location: Kent Senior Activity Center Street Address: 600 E. Smith St. City: Kent State: WA Description of Event: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 9:30 am - 11:30 am. A variety of vendors with helpful information on fall prevention - including local doctors, businesses, and the Kent Fire Department. Healthy snacks will be provided. This is a free event. Contact Person: Lea Bishop Telephone: 253-856-5161 E-mail Address: LBishop@ci.kent.wa.us Kirkland, WA Peter Kirk Community Center 352 Kirkland Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033 Phone: 425-587-3360 Event - Falls Prevention Fair – free fall risk assessment, vendor exhibits, speakers, demo’s, food Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 – 10:00am – 2:00pm Longbranch, WA Name of Event: Falls Prevention Presentation Location: Longbranch Community Church Street Address: 16518 46th St, KPS City: Longbranch State: WA Description of Event: "Falls Prevention and Balance Exercises" A presentation aimed at seniors and their caregivers in the Key Peninsula community. 15th September, 1pm - 2pm Contact Person: Clare Morrison Telephone: 253-627-5144 E-mail Address: claremorrison@nwoi.org Olympia, WA Name of Event: Better Your Balance Location: Lacey Community Center Street Address: 6729 Pacific Ave SE City: Lacey State: WA Description of Event: Fall risk screenings, vendor fair and series of lectures including Dr. Brandi Row, PhD, from Western Washington University who will talk about balance and fitness. Joyce Middendorp, MPT, will discuss balance and vestibular issues. Jill Smith, PT, will demonstrate exercises to improve balance. Lectures run from 1:00-4:00 PM, Thursday, September 18th. Contact Person: Mike McCusker Telephone: 493-7494 E-mail: mike.mccusker@providence.org Name of Event: Falls Prevention Awarness Location: The Olympia Senior Center Street Address: 222 Columbia St. City: Olympia State: WA Description of Event: Presentation about how to prevent falls by Physical Therapist Joyce Middendorp. Tuesday September 16th 10am. Contact Person: Anna Garner Telephone: (360)586-6181 E-mail Address: fitness@southsoundseniors.org Pacific, WA Rainier Vista Senior Apartments sponsored by Valley Regional Fire Authority 134 3rd Avenue SE Pacific, WA 98047 Phone: 253-804-6186 Workshop – presentations on medications/fall affect, exercise and fall risk and also informational booths Date: Thursday – September 25, 2008 - 10:00am – 12:30pm
Renton, WA Valley Medical Center 400 South 43rd Street Renton, WA 98055 Phone: - 425-226-GOLD (4653) Program: general health activity and seminar for seniors addressing exercise, fall and fire prevention for seniors, handouts, healthy snacks and free fall screening Date: Friday – September 26, 2008 – 9:00am – 12:00 Renton Senior Center - sponsored by Renton Fire & Emergency Services 211 Burnett Ave. N Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-6633 Workshops- participants will learn about exercise to build strength, balance and flexibility for seniors. Refreshments and a raffle drawing will be held Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 – 9:30 – 11:00 Please preregister for this workshop. Seattle, WA Jefferson Terrace – sponsored by EHNW’s Adult Day Health Center 800 Jefferson St. Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-223-5357 Community fair – booths offering assessments and resources related to fall and fire prevention Date: Friday, September 19, - 3pm-7pm or Sat, Sept 20 - 12:00 – 4:00pm Jefferson Community Center - sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation 3801 Beacon Ave So Seattle, WA 98108 Phone: 206-684-7481 Community fair – booths offering assessments and resources related to fall and fire prevention Date: Thursday, Sept 18, 12:00-4:00pm South East Senior Center - sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation 4655 S. Holly Seattle, WA 98118 Phone: Natalya - 206-722-0317 Community fair –Lunch, talks on home safety, fire safety and medications, balance assessments and blood pressure checks, information on PALS, Lifeline, Minor Home Repair, vision, and other services. Date: Thursday, September 25, 12:00 – 4:00pm Wallingford Community Senior Center -The Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N – Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: 206-461-7825 Event – full of activities, personal risk assessment, lunch and group discussions, fire and home safety, role of exercise, balance testing and more… Date: Thursday – September 18, 2008 – 9:30am – 2:00pm West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA – Senior Center of West Seattle 4217 SW Oregon St Seattle, WA 98116 Phone: 206- 932-4044 Fall Prevention EXPO – balance assessments, exercise demo, tai chi demo, drug interactions, home fire safety, chair massage Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 10:00am – 1:00pm Greenwood Senior Center –sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation 525 85th St. Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-297-0875 Resource Fair – Medications, fire prevention, home assessments, exercise demonstrations Date: Wednesday – September 24, 2008 – 10:00am– 2:00pm University Washington Medical Center – sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-598-5370 Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 – 11:00am – 4:00pm UW Roosevelt Clinic - sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy 4245 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Phone: 206-598-5370 Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 – 11:00am – 4:00pm Harborview Medical Center -sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-598-5370 Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008- 12:00 – 3:00pm Ballard Northwest Senior Activity Center - sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy 5429 32nd Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-598-5370 Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 – 10:00am – 1:00pm Shelton, WA Name of Event: Fall Prevention Awareness Day Location: Thelar Center Street Address: City: Belfair State: WA Description of Event: Information tables and short presentation on what you can do to prevent a fall. Sept 18th 10:30 AM -12:30 PM. Contact Person: Lisa Andrew Telephone: (360)459-8311 E-mail Address: Lisa.Andrew@providence.org
Shoreline, WA Paramount Park – sponsored by Shoreline Fire Department – Lake Forest Park Senior Center – Northwest Hospital – Shoreline Parks and Recreation Dept 15000 10th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155 Phone: 206-533-6564 EVENT: booths, door prizes, bone density screenings and more Date: Saturday – September 27, 2008 – 10:00am – 2:00pm Spokane, WA Name of Event: Free Public Balance Screening Location: Four Seasons Physical Therapy Street Address: 1111 W Wellesley City: Spokane State: WA Description of Event: Physical therapists and assistants will provide standardized balance screening tests to participants and will provide printed materials for balance and falls related issues. Contact Person: John McKinnon PT OS Telephone: (509)327-1578 E-mail Address: john@4seasonspt.com Name of Event: Community Falls Awareness Location: St. Luke's Rehab Institute - Medical Office Building Street Address: 715 S. Cowley St. City: Spokane State: WA Description of Event: Falls Risk and Balance Screening and fun event Sept 18 11-1 Contact Person: Valerie Wang, PT Telephone: 509-473-6869 E-mail Address: wangv@st-lukes.org Name of Event: Balance Screen Location: Apex Physical Therapy Street Address: 1111 E. Westview Ct. Ste A City: Spokane State: WA Description of Event: Wednesday, September 18th, 9:00-12:00. Free balance screen and fall risk assessment. Contact Person: Lindsey Masiarek, MPT Telephone: (509) 465-1749 E-mail Address: lindseym@apexpt.com
Steilacoom, WA Name of Event: Steilacoom Falls Prevention Promotion Location: Steilacoom Community Center Street Address: 2301 Worthington Street City: Steilacoom State: WA Description of Event: A two hour program that will include falls awareness, movement activities, resources, lunch and a special performance by the Steilacoom Dance company. Tuesday, September 16th 11 am - 1 pm Contact Person: Steven Behr Telephone: (253) 686-9797 E-mail Address: wellnessworksnw@comcast.net
Tacoma, WA Name of Event: Getniva Supports Fall Prevention Location: Gentiva Home Health Street Address: 4020 S 56th St suite 101 City: Tacoma State: Wa Description of Event: Stop by on Thursday, September 18th between 2-4pm. We will have free fall risk assesments, blood pressure screening, home safety information, LifeLine, community and senior resources geared towards keeping you on your feet. Nurses and Physical Therapists will be available to answer your questions related to Fall Prevetnion. Contact Person: Melinda Schultz Telephone: 253-475-6862 E-mail Address: melinda_schultz@gentiva.com Name of Event: Falls Prevention and Balance Exercises Location: Beacon Senior Activity Center Street Address: 415 S. 13th Street City: Tacoma State: WA Description of Event: A falls prevention presentation and exercise demonstration aimed at seniors and their caregivers. Contact Person: Emily West Telephone: 253-475-4484/253-572-2552 E-mail Address: claremorrison@nwoi.org
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