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PORTLAND, Maine

Physical Therapy and Pharmacy students conduct fall risk screenings

Students from the Department of Physical Therapy and the College of Pharmacy assisted with Fall Risk Screenings for older adults in the greater Portland community throughout the week of September 22-26. The events were a collaborative effort between UNE, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Maine Health, Maine Medical Center, Gentiva Home Health Services, and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Associates.

Nearly 50 older adults received a personalized fall risk screening, mobility and balance assessment, blood pressure check, medication review, and recommendations for talking to health care providers about fall risks.

The events were held in celebration of National Fall Prevention Awareness Day, sponsored by the National Council on Aging. Faculty Advisors were Jim Cavanaugh, Ph.D, PT; Erin Koepf, Pharm.D., BCACP; Sarah Smith, Pharm.D., BCACP; and Lisa Pagnucco, Pharm.D., BCACP.

About the University of New England

The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible, accredited online degrees. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.