Falls Prevention Fair 2023

When: September 25, 2023 10:00am to 2:00pm

The third annual Falls Prevention Fair hosted by Banner – University Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences and the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery empowers older adults with the tools they need to live happy and healthy lives free from the fear of falling. The event is free, but please make sure to register. Join us for educational sessions from a variety of university experts, interactive workshops in balance and tai chi,* a vendor fair, food and refreshments as well as giveaways. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and opening remarks begin at 10 a.m.

Featured topics will include:

  • Medication 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" and "Tai Chi for Falls Prevention," workshops, so please be sure to sign up to reserve your spot!


Audience: UA Community
Audience size: Medium (51-100)

Where

Campus: UAHS

Contact info & links

Contacts

Department of Trauma, Sugical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery

Requests for disability-related accommodations should be directed to the event's primary contact: Department of Trauma, Sugical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery