Workshop:
Safe Steps
A fall and fire prevention campaign targeting older adults
September 18-27 is Fall Prevention Week. Join this county-wide fall and fire prevention public awareness campaign targeting older adults. Attend one of two train-the-trainer workshops offered in May and learn how you can provide important fall and fire prevention messages to your senior population. Then become a partner by hosting your own fall and fire prevention educational event.
Sponsored by: King County Fire Marshals Office, King County Fire & Life Safety Association, and Healthy Aging Partnership
Train-the-Trainer May Workshop Options
Workshop A: Southend
Wednesday, May 7
8:30 a.m. – noon
Puget Sound Educational Service District
800 Oaksdale Ave. SW, Renton
Workshop B: Seattle/Eastside
Thursday, May 8
8:30 a.m. – noon
North Bellevue Senior Center
4063 148th Avenue NE, Bellevue
Who Should Attend
Staff, volunteers and organizations that work with older adults including:
- Adult Day Centers
- Activity Directors
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Senior Centers
- Fire & EMS Providers
- Senior Housing
What You Will Learn
- Ways to help older adults live safe and independent lives
- Tips and insights from experts in the field
- Approaches to use in your own trainings
- Best practices for hosting and marketing your event
Resources Provided
- Toolkit including information on exercise, fire safety, vision, medication, home and balance assessments, as well as the SAIL book and CDC materials
- Scholarship opportunity - $200 for event hosting (details provided at workshop)
