Annual Falls Prevention Fair

The 3rd Annual Falls Prevention Fair hosted by Banner – University Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences and the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery empowers older adults with the tools they need to live happy, and healthy lives free from the fear of falling. Join us for:

• Educational sessions from a variety of university experts
• Interactive workshops in balance and tai chi*
• Vendor fair
• Food and refreshments
• Giveaways

Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and opening remarks begin at 10:00 a.m.

Featured topics will include:

• Medication that can increase fall risk
• Falling risk factors and prevention
• Frailty and falling
• Falls prevention resources

*Space is limited for our “A Matter of Balance Workshop” and our “Tai Chi for Falls Prevention,” so please be sure to sign up to reserve your spot.

Free Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falls-prevention-fair-2023-tickets-677185328547.

Parking Information:

Entrance to the Falls Prevention Fair is on the southeast corner of the Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB). Nearby parking options include:

1. The Highland Garage (off of Helen Street): Free parking will be available in this garage starting at 8:45 a.m., there will be University of Arizona Parking staff on-site to assist you with a parking validation to exit garage
2. The Arizona Health Sciences Garage (off of Ring Road): Free parking available on the top floor starting at 8:45 a.m. However, there is no shuttle service at this garage.
   Parking instructions can be found HERE

Meet Our Speakers:

Opening Remarks
Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, FACS Chair,
Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering
University of Arizona

Program Introduction
Tawab Saljuqi, MD, DrPH
Senior Research Scientist,
Department of Surgery
University of Arizona

Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Tanya Anand, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery
University of Arizona

Medications and Falls Risk in Older Adults
Ashley Campbell, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Pharmacy Practice and Science
University of Arizona