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X-WR-CALDESC:Register today for NADSA's upcoming virtual events. The first 
 presentation explores how mental health issues can become mental health il
 lnesses\, how to recognize them and steps to assist with these challenges.
  The second presentation will focus on the importance of having a falls pr
 evention program in your center\, how to evaluate the different falls prev
 ention programs and the steps to implement one. To register for these pres
 entations\, please click on the following link: Virtual Events\n\nMental H
 ealth & Older Adults\nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023\n1:00 pm EDT/ 12:00 noon 
 CDT/ 11:00 am MDT/ 10:00 am PDT\nNADSA Members: $69\nNon-members: $99\n\nA
 s people age\, they may experience certain life changes that impact their 
 mental health\, such as coping with a serious illness or losing a loved on
 e. Although many people will adjust to these life changes\, some may exper
 ience feelings of grief\, social isolation\, or loneliness. When these fee
 lings persist\, they can lead to diagnosable illnesses\, such as clinical 
 depression or anxiety. Mental health is important at all stages of life\, 
 but there is still a strong mental health stigma among older adults. \nTop
 ics addressed in this webinar include:\n\n•	What is a mental illness and wh
 at is mental health?\n•	Statistics and information regarding the prevalence
  of mental health issues\n•	Suicide and prevention efforts among older adul
 ts\n•	Accessing mental health resources for older adults\n•	Building mental 
 fortitude and resiliency.\n\nPresenter: Tom Starling\, Ed.D.\, leads state
  and national advocacy efforts for Rogers Behavioral Health\, a 116-year-o
 ld mental health treatment center with 21 clinics in 10 states. Prior to s
 erving as Rogers’ Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships\, Starling 
 served as an Administrator of Tennessee’s largest retirement community\, C
 EO of the MidSouth Alzheimer’s Association\, CEO of a local United Way\, a
 nd CEO of Mental Health America of the MidSouth. He also served a 2-year t
 erm as board chair of the national Mental Health America organization near
  D.C. Starling holds degrees from Baylor\, Southwestern Baptist Seminary\,
  Vanderbilt University\, and Tennessee State University. \n\nStanding Up t
 o Falls in Adult Day Programs\nWednesday\, August 16\, 2023\n2:00 pm EDT/ 
 1:00 pm CDT/ 12:00 noon MDT/ 11:00 am PDT\nNADSA Members: $69\nNon-members
 : $179\n\nFalls are the primary cause of injury and fatal injury among old
 er adults. More than one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year
  resulting in 3 million admissions to the emergency department. Additional
 ly\, older adults who fall once are two to three times more likely to fall
  again. Even falls without injury can cause fear of falling\, leading to p
 hysical decline\, depression\, and social isolation. This webinar will pro
 vide you with practical interventions to reduce falls and hospital readmis
 sions.\nObjectives:\n•	Attendees will learn the importance of having a Fall
  Prevention Program in their center.\n•	Attendees will hear about the diffe
 rent types of Fall Prevention programs that are considered evidence-based.
 \nânâ	Attendees will receive information about creating a Fall Prevention pro
 gram for their centers.\n\nPresenters: Christina Vlosich\, CDP\, PTA\, ATP
 \, is the Principal Consultant for ADS Consult LLC and the Founder of Fami
 ly First Adult Day Services. Christina’s accomplishments include Founding 
 Member of OADHA (Ohio Adult Day Health Association)\, Member of Ohio Injur
 y Prevention Partnership – Falls Coalition\, NADSA National Conference Pre
 senter (2018\, 2021 & 2022)\, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) throug
 h NCCDP\, Certified Tai Chi Instructor\, RESNA Certified Assistive Technol
 ogy Professional (ATP)\, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and a
  Field Surveyor for a national accreditation organization. Christina lives
  in Austintown\, Ohio and can be reached at: cvlosich@adsconsult.biz.\n\nK
 erry MacQueen is the Health Educator/Injury Prevention Coordinator for the
  Holmes County General Health District’s Falls Prevention Program. The Fal
 ls Prevention Program’s vision is that older adults will have fewer falls 
 and fall related injuries\, maximizing their independence and quality of l
 ife. MacQueen is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and is a Ma
 ster Trainer of A Matter of Balance and Stepping On facilitator – both evi
 dence-based falls prevention educational programs. She is also a trained G
 eri-Fit Instructor and a Certified Adult Vision Screener. MacQueen has ove
 r 30 years of experience working with the 60 and older population in Adult
  Day\, long-term care\, and public health settings. She is passionate abou
 t providing opportunities for older adults to remain falls-free\, healthy\
 , active\, and engaged in life.\n\nWebinars will be recorded and attendees
  will receive both the audio recording as well as a copy of the presentati
 on.
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DESCRIPTION:Register today for NADSA's upcoming virtual events. The first p
 resentation explores how mental health issues can become mental health ill
 nesses\, how to recognize them and steps to assist with these challenges. 
 The second presentation will focus on the importance of having a falls pre
 vention program in your center\, how to evaluate the different falls preve
 ntion programs and the steps to implement one. To register for these prese
 ntations\, please click on the following link: Virtual Events\n\nMental He
 alth & Older Adults\nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023\n1:00 pm EDT/ 12:00 noon C
 DT/ 11:00 am MDT/ 10:00 am PDT\nNADSA Members: $69\nNon-members: $99\n\nAs
  people age\, they may experience certain life changes that impact their m
 ental health\, such as coping with a serious illness or losing a loved one
 . Although many people will adjust to these life changes\, some may experi
 ence feelings of grief\, social isolation\, or loneliness. When these feel
 ings persist\, they can lead to diagnosable illnesses\, such as clinical d
 epression or anxiety. Mental health is important at all stages of life\, b
 ut there is still a strong mental health stigma among older adults. \nTopi
 cs addressed in this webinar include:\n\n•	What is a mental illness and wha
 t is mental health?\n•	Statistics and information regarding the prevalence 
 of mental health issues\n•	Suicide and prevention efforts among older adult
 s\n•	Accessing mental health resources for older adults\n•	Building mental f
 ortitude and resiliency.\n\nPresenter: Tom Starling\, Ed.D.\, leads state 
 and national advocacy efforts for Rogers Behavioral Health\, a 116-year-ol
 d mental health treatment center with 21 clinics in 10 states. Prior to se
 rving as Rogers’ Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships\, Starling s
 erved as an Administrator of Tennessee’s largest retirement community\, CE
 O of the MidSouth Alzheimer’s Association\, CEO of a local United Way\, an
 d CEO of Mental Health America of the MidSouth. He also served a 2-year te
 rm as board chair of the national Mental Health America organization near 
 D.C. Starling holds degrees from Baylor\, Southwestern Baptist Seminary\, 
 Vanderbilt University\, and Tennessee State University. \n\nStanding Up to
  Falls in Adult Day Programs\nWednesday\, August 16\, 2023\n2:00 pm EDT/ 1
 :00 pm CDT/ 12:00 noon MDT/ 11:00 am PDT\nNADSA Members: $69\nNon-members:
  $179\n\nFalls are the primary cause of injury and fatal injury among olde
 r adults. More than one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year 
 resulting in 3 million admissions to the emergency department. Additionall
 y\, older adults who fall once are two to three times more likely to fall 
 again. Even falls without injury can cause fear of falling\, leading to ph
 ysical decline\, depression\, and social isolation. This webinar will prov
 ide you with practical interventions to reduce falls and hospital readmiss
 ions.\nObjectives:\n•	Attendees will learn the importance of having a Fall 
 Prevention Program in their center.\n•	Attendees will hear about the differ
 ent types of Fall Prevention programs that are considered evidence-based.
 \nânâ	Attendees will receive information about creating a Fall Prevention pro
 gram for their centers.\n\nPresenters: Christina Vlosich\, CDP\, PTA\, ATP
 \, is the Principal Consultant for ADS Consult LLC and the Founder of Fami
 ly First Adult Day Services. Christina’s accomplishments include Founding 
 Member of OADHA (Ohio Adult Day Health Association)\, Member of Ohio Injur
 y Prevention Partnership – Falls Coalition\, NADSA National Conference Pre
 senter (2018\, 2021 & 2022)\, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) throug
 h NCCDP\, Certified Tai Chi Instructor\, RESNA Certified Assistive Technol
 ogy Professional (ATP)\, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and a
  Field Surveyor for a national accreditation organization. Christina lives
  in Austintown\, Ohio and can be reached at: cvlosich@adsconsult.biz.\n\nK
 erry MacQueen is the Health Educator/Injury Prevention Coordinator for the
  Holmes County General Health District’s Falls Prevention Program. The Fal
 ls Prevention Program’s vision is that older adults will have fewer falls 
 and fall related injuries\, maximizing their independence and quality of l
 ife. MacQueen is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and is a Ma
 ster Trainer of A Matter of Balance and Stepping On facilitator – both evi
 dence-based falls prevention educational programs. She is also a trained G
 eri-Fit Instructor and a Certified Adult Vision Screener. MacQueen has ove
 r 30 years of experience working with the 60 and older population in Adult
  Day\, long-term care\, and public health settings. She is passionate abou
 t providing opportunities for older adults to remain falls-free\, healthy\
 , active\, and engaged in life.\n\nWebinars will be recorded and attendees
  will receive both the audio recording as well as a copy of the presentati
 on.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T110000
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SUMMARY:NADSA Webinar: Standing Up to Falls in Adult Day Programs
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