{"id":13702,"date":"2021-07-21T10:18:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T14:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec-draft\/?p=13702"},"modified":"2021-11-16T14:50:18","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T19:50:18","slug":"mob4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/mob4\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective Interventions for Enhancing Mobility in Older Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 12:00-1:00 PM EST<\/strong><\/p>\n

With life expectancy continuing to rise there is an increasing public health focus on the maintenance of physical independence among all older adults. Identifying interventions that improve physical outcomes in pre-frail and frail older adults is imperative.<\/p>\n

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Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n

After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n

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  • Describe physiological aspects of aging that impact mobility<\/li>\n
  • Identify evidence-based interventions to improve mobility across the continuum of physical functioning<\/li>\n
  • Recognize community-based resources currently available to support mobility in older patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Presenter<\/h3>\n
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    • Christie Ward-Ritacco, PhD, FACSM; Associate Professor of Kinesiology; University of Rhode Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Accreditation\/Designations<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Continuing education credit are available free of charge* for those who :1.) Attend the entire live or recorded webinar session and 2.) Complete and submit the required Program Evaluation Survey. Contact <\/span>rigec@etal.uri.edu<\/span> with any CE related questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Nursing: <\/i>This activity has been approved by the North East Multi-State Division (NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center\u2019s Commission on Accreditation, for 1.0 contacts hours of continuing nursing education. Valid through September 2, 2023.<\/li>\n
      • Social Work:<\/em>  This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work, Continuing Education for Social Work for 0.1 credit hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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