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Evidence-based health promotion interventions have been proven to produce a desired health outcome in participants. There are several programs that have a strong science base and a successful track record of implementation in community organizations serving older adults. View list of programs with a strong science base.

The Minnesota Falls Prevention Initiative hosted a pre-conference session on falls prevention at the Age and Disabilities Odyssey Conference on August 20, 2007. In addition, three workshops were held during the conference on topics related to falls prevention. The following powerpoint presentations were shared at the sessions.

Falls Prevention Pre-Conference Session

Introduction (ppt)
Kari Benson, MA, Minnesota Board on Aging (mp3, 1 min)
Pam Van Zyl York, MPH, PhD, RD, LN, Minnesota Department of Health (mp3, 20 min)


An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Falls Assessment (ppt) (mp3, 53 min)
Mary Russell, PT, Fairview Home Care and Hospice
Ericka E. Tung, MD, Mayo Clinic


Showcase of Minnesota Models

Kris Gjerde, PT, Minnesota Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association

Mary Visser, PhD, Minnesota State University, Mankato


Community-Based Falls Prevention

Community-Based Falls Prevention (ppt)(mp3,10 min)
Pam Van Zyl York, MPH, PhD, RD, LN, Minnesota Department of Health


Falls Prevention Workshops

Falls in Minnesota: Facts on Prevalence, Impact and Effective Prevention (ppt)
Heather Day, RN, MPH, Minnesota Department of Health
Pam Van Zyl York, MPH, PhD, RD, LN, Minnesota Department of Health


Olmsted County Falls Prevention Coalition: Creating a Falls Prevention Coalition in Your Community (ppt)
Daniel Jensen, Olmsted County Preventive Health Services
Corrine Erickson, Olmsted County Home & Community Care


Falls Prevention Strategies for Your Community: Homegrown Models of Excellence

Stand Up and Be Strong (ppt)
Kris Gjerde, PT, Minnesota Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association


Partners in Active Living for Seniors (ppt)
Pam Determan, VINE Faith in Action
Shirley Murray, MS, LISW, Director, Continuing Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato Mary Visser, PhD, Exercise Physiologist and Associate Professor of Human Performance, Minnesota State University, Mankato