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What role vision plays in Falls among older adults
Learning Areas:
Chronic disease management and preventionImplementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Public health or related education
Public health or related laws, regulations, standards, or guidelines
Learning Objectives:
Explain the role of "Vision" that goes beyond seeing
Describe all the parameters that make up vision and are impacted by aging
Analyze environmental factors playing role in good vision and falls prevention
Discuss preventive measures in falls prevention
Keyword(s): Aging, Vision Care
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am faculty member teaching geriatric optometry for over 30 years. I have served on the Board of National Council on Aging. Currently I serve on the board of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and a member of Aging and Public health and have been a reviewer for proposal at APHA and ASA
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.