Augustana Care Corporation: Allina Healthy Living Speaker Series Minneapolis Campus: Reducing the Risk of Falls

Ask the Experts!

Youâ€™re invited to a complimentary learning event and dessert bar.

Join us to learn from experts on reducing the risk of falls

Recognize the risks for falls, including low blood pressure, leg weakness and poor flexibility and balance.
Learn skills and obtain useful resources to eliminate the risk for falling.

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

1 to 2:30 p.m.
Expert panel and discussion with four local medical experts
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Health fair

Space is limited.
To register, call 612-238-5255 by Oct. 19.

Location:
Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis
1007 E. 14th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Map

We offer complimentary valet parking and street parking is also available. For valet parking, please come to the Health Care Center entrance at 1007 E. 14th Street.

Speakers

Hip and knee replacements
Scott Anseth, MD
Orthopedic surgeon, Abbott Northwestern Hospital

How to guard against falling
Kristen Struyk, PT
Clinical physical therapy specialist, Augustana Physical Therapy

What your primary care doctor can do
to help you and your family
W. Christopher Downey, MD
Medical director (interim), Allina SeniorCare Transitions, Allina Home & Community Services

Understanding drug interactions
John Haugen, RPh pharmacist, Merwins Pharmacy, Augustana Campus

You will have an opportunity to learn more from participants at our health fair:
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Access Solutions
Allina Home & Community Services
Allina Medical Transportation
Allina SeniorCare Transitions
American Parkinsonâ€™s Disease
Association
Arthritis Foundation
Audiology
Augustana Therapy Services
Lilly USA
Matter of Balance Program
Merwinâ€™s Medical Supply and Pharmacy
Metro Mobility Resources
Nutritionists â€“ Augustana Care and
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Phillips Eye Institute & Vision Loss
Resources
Podiatry
Sister KennyÂ® Rehabilitation Institute