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NC Falls Prevention Conference: Hi- and Lo-Tech Approaches

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NC Falls Prevention Conference: Hi- and Lo-Tech Approaches

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Sep 19, 2025 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

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Observe NC Falls Prevention Awareness Week as you join others at this annual interprofessional conference for falls prevention with hi-tech and lo-tech approaches. This is a collaboration of MAHEC with the NC Falls Prevention Coalition (NCFPC) and the WNC Falls Prevention Coalition. NCFPC/Standing Strong NC has also provided an educational grant to support this conference.

This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number # 2U1QHP28734 Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS, or the U.S. Government. The Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program also provided support for this activity.

7:30amRegistration/Webinar check-in, Breakfast and Exhibitors
8:00amConference Overview
— Ellen Bailey, MPH, MA
— Brea Kuykendall, MHS
8:15amStand Strong, Stay Safe: Fall Risk Tools That Can Make a Difference
— Lori Schrodt, PT, MS, PhD
9:00amCommunity Walk Audits Overview
— Robert C. Gerken, CPM, CAPS
9:30amFeet, Footwear & Falls
— Scott Socha, CPed
10:00amBreak & Exhibitors
10:30amFalls Prevention in the Home-Beyond Removing Throw Rugs
— Marie Dagger, MS, OTR/L, ECHM
11:00am"SAIL" (Staying Active and Independent for Life) into Exercise and Falls Prevention
— Janice Williams, MSED
11:30amBuilding A Successful Senior Center Falls Prevention Program
— Kristina Wolfe, PT
12:00pmLunch (provided) & Exhibitors
1:00pmExperiential: A Hi-tech Falls Prevention/Community Strength Builder for Older Adults Mini Class
— Liz Kemp, MS, MHL, ACSM-CEP
— Kathryn N. Porter Starr, PhD, RD
— Class Instructor: Roberto Melani, MBA
1:30pmUse of a Home Safety, Human Powered AI - The McDowell County Senior Center/EMS Innovation Grant Pilot Report
— Weyland Prebor
— Shannon Jones, Community Paramedic Program Social Worker/EMT-B
2:00pmUse of AI in an Assisted Living Center for Assessment of Gait and Balance
— Mona Azarbayjani, PhD
— Hamed Tabkhi, BS, MS, PhD
2:30pmBreak & Exhibitors
2:45pmEnhancing Everyday Life: How Assistive Technology Supports Falls Prevention
— Tammy D. Koger, MS, CPM
3:15pmPanel: Community Perspectives on Falls & Falls Prevention
Moderated by:
— Jane Morse, PT, DPT, GCS
Panelists:
— Nan Dauphine, SLP (ret)
— Judy A. Greene, BA, MA, EdD
— Melissa Hutcherson, NASM-CPT, CES
— Barb Navik, BA & Ron Navik, BA, MBA
— Jody & Kevin Watts
4:00pmWrap up, Q & A, Falls Prevention Action Steps
— Ellen Bailey, MPH, MA
— Brea Kuykendall, MHS
4:15pmVirtual Attendees Complete Attestation & Adjourn


In Collaboration with

NCFPC


WNCFPC


CGEC

Audience

Aging Services Professionals, Healthcare Professionals, and Older Adult Community Volunteers

Objectives

check Describe ways lo-tech approaches to falls prevention can be incorporated into your work setting
check Identify regional, state, and national resources for falls prevention
check List ways technology can enhance falls prevention

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - Aging Services Professionals

$65.00

Applies 7/1/25–9/12/25

Early Registration Fee - Healthcare Professionals

$145.00

Applies 7/1/25–9/12/25

Early Registration Fee - Non-profit Exhibitor Reps, Students or Community-based Older Adult Volunteers

$35.00

Applies 7/1/25–9/12/25

Registration Fee - Aging Services Professionals

$80.00

Applies 9/13/25–9/19/25

Registration Fee - Healthcare Professionals

$160.00

Applies 9/13/25–9/19/25

Registration Fee - Non-profit Exhibitor Reps, Students or Community-based Older Adult Volunteers

$50.00

Applies 9/13/25–9/19/25

Available Credits

You may need to click the plus signs below to see the credits offered for each session.

  • .000

    Self-Reported Credit:
    Occupational Therapist/ Assistant- As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules. 6.50 CCAs. Please select contact hours for your certificate.

  • .000

    Self-Reported Credit:
    Nurses - MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an acceptable provider for continuing education per the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Please select contact hours for your certificate.

  • CEU .700

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.7 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 6.500

    MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.5 Contact Hours.

  • NCBPTE Contact Hours 6.500

    MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy. NCBPTE 6.5 contact hours.

  • .000

    Self-Reported Credit:
    Occupational Therapist/ Assistant- As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules. 6.50 CCAs. Please select contact hours for your certificate.

  • .000

    Self-Reported Credit:
    Nurses - MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an acceptable provider for continuing education per the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Please select contact hours for your certificate.

  • CEU .700

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.7 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 6.500

    MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.5 Contact Hours.

  • NCBPTE Contact Hours 6.500

    MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy. NCBPTE 6.5 contact hours.

    • Speakers

    Mona Azarbayjani, PhD
    Ellen Bailey, MA, MPH
    Marie Dagger, MS, OTR/L, CDCP
    Robert Gerken, CPM, CAPS
    Shannon Jones, EMT-B
    Liz Kemp, MS, MHL, ACSM-CEP
    Tammy Koger, MS, CPM
    Brea S. Kuykendall, MHS
    Roberto Melani, MBA
    Jane L. Morse, PT, DPT, GCS
    Weyland M. Prebor
    Lori Schrodt, PT, MS, PhD
    Scott Socha, CPed
    Kathryn Starr, PhD, RD
    Hamed Tabkhi, BS, MS, PhD
    Janice Williams, MSEd
    Kristina Wolfe, PT

    Sessions

    2025 NC Falls Prevention Conference: Hi- and Lo-Tech Approaches - In-Person

    9/19 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

    2025 NC Falls Prevention Conference: Hi- and Lo-Tech Approaches - Live Webinar

    9/19 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

    Additional Resources

    Cancellation Policy

    MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

    Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

    • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
    • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
    • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
    • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
    • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
    • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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