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The Built Environment: A Tool for Preventing Falls

DESCRIBE how falls impact senior care residents and staff, as well as clinical and operational performance.

REVIEW elements of the built environment that playa role in fall prevention, detection, and protection

EXPLORE techniques and interventions that leverage the built environment to support fall management strategies

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Awareness and Education, All Hawaii FPA Awareness and Education, All Hawaii FPA

Kupuna Aikido

Our mission is to empower all Kupuna with Aikido-based principles to preserve and protect their mobile independence. We offer live and Zoom Safe Falling Presentations. The presentation is free to nonprofits and community groups who open the presentation to the general public. This engaging presentation is about 45 minutes long and we believe kupuna can decrease the severity of injury from falls by applying one or two of our safe falling principles. If your group is interested hosting a presentation, please send an email request to kupuna.aikido@gmail.com.​

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An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective

A Basic Guide to Home Modification Screenings for Non-Healthcare Professionals

  • This is a basic guide for screening a home for barriers to safety

  • Designed for nonhealthcare professionals who want to help identify barriers in the home

  • Highlight when to refer to the rehabilitation team or Primary Care Provider

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