A Fresh Perspective

in Geriatric Fall Prevention:

Dizziness, Incontinence & Neuropathy

~With the Silver Tsunami fast-approaching~

~Dr. Bell's mission is disaster preparedness through education~

You are invited to attend a 1.2 PT CEU course for continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants created by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT. 

The course will run from Saturday 4/2/16 from 9am to 5:30pm through Sunday 4/3/16 from 9am to 4:30pm. Clinical support for course graduates is available on an ongoing basis through mentorship. 

 Course content includes a synthesis of: 

• Vestibular Dysfunction Quick Screen (for geriatric providers)
• BPPV Quick Screen (for geriatric providers)
• Geriatric considerations in assessing and treating dizziness, such as medications, cognitive-behavioral issues and chronic health conditions
• Impact of geriatric syndromes on dizziness
• Evidence-based geriatric fall prevention best practices from a public health perspective
• Age-related bladder dysfunction training program
• Normal aging of visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems
• Age-related changes to balance performance
• Changes to gait performance in patients with fear of falling
• Innovative treatment ideas for peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease, as well as postural and balance retraining
• Strategies to identify patients who require a referral to a Vestibular Specialist or other specialty providers
• Techniques for stabilizing mental fluctuations, such as fear of falling, anxiety and depression that often co-occur with falls in older adults
• Nervous system relaxation and stabilization for deep and complete healing 
• Fun, active learning experiences to help with retention of key clinical concepts and to engage auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners

Course inspired by and includes:

• Dr. Bell's personal experience living with vertigo, seeking out best practices for symptom management to improve her quality of life, and care giving intermittently for her grandparents over 10 years.
• Dr. Bell's professional experience: 14 years as a licensed physical therapist, 12 years in home health geriatrics, 9 years as a Vestibular Specialist, Vestibular CEU instructor & Professional Mentor, 7 years as a Yoga teacher, 3 years as a Laughing Meditation teacher
• Dr. Bell's public health experience in her volunteer position as Co-Chair of the San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force since 2008
• Dr. Bell's rich clinical expertise developed through treating and/or consulting on thousands of older adults with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance or unexplained repeated falls

This course represents a foundational part of the comprehensive curriculum created by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT, "The Bell Method." She recommends that all course participants consider enrolling in "Differential Diagnosis of Dizziness, Vertigo & Dysquilibrium" to learn how to perform a detailed assessment and development a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with complaints of dizziness and vertigo.

 

~ASK ANYONE GUARANTEE~

Ask anyone who has worked with Dr. Bell professionally or studied this content with her and we guarantee that they will highly recommend this course.

~EVERY GERIATRIC PATIENT GUARANTEE~

This course is guaranteed to increase the depth of the student's geriatric and vestibular assessment skills and the realm of what course graduates have to offer every geriatric patient they see moving forward in their physical therapy careers.

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