Aimed at all Allied Health Professionals working in the areas of Aged Care, Falls Prevention and Home Safety Assessments, we will hear from an expert Guest Presenter and provide an opportunity to explore a range of new assistive technology that can assist with Falls Prevention and Post Falls Management.
What’s in it for you?
- Hear from our Guest Speaker about Falls Risks and effective management strategies
- Discover what is new in assistive technology and how these products can support your clients with falls prevention and post falls management
- Understand the falls prevention and management features in a range of Home and Community Care assistive technology
Station 1: Guest Presenter – Professor Lynette Mackenzie Recorded Presentation: “What we need to know about falls in older people.”
Station 2: Mangar Cushions – Safe Lifting Solutions for Post Fall Management
Station 3: Falls Management Assistive Technology for the Lounge Room
Station 4: Falls Management Assistive Technology for the Bedroom
Morning Tea & Networking
Time: 8.45 – 11.00 am
CPD: 1.5 hours of CPD-accredited
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PRESENTER
Professor Lynette Mackenzie
PhD MEdStud BEdStud BAppSc(OT)Curtin DipCOT UK
Lynette is an experienced occupational therapy leader, clinician and academic who currently teaches into the MOT program at The University of Sydney. Her research into falls amongst older people has formed the basis of Medicare’s over 75s check and her Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool has been adapted for use in many Home Safety checklists.
