Programs & Services
Ventura County Elderly Fall Prevention Coalition
Fall Prevention Forum Page
The Ventura County Elderly Fall Prevention Coalition (VCEFPC) is made up of a partnership between a variety of local agencies and organizations, including the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, with a goal of providing resources and information aimed at reducing injuries and deaths that occur among older adults as a result of falls.
With a focus on improving balance and mobility, VCEFPC partners offer a variety of fall prevention classes as well as an annual Fall Preventions Forum held throughout Ventura County in both English and Spanish. Forums are currently being held virtually to keep the public and VCEFPC partners healthy and safe as we navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
We encourage you to check back regularly for updates and additional information and resources. To contact the VCAAA’s Fall Prevention Program, call (805) 477-7300 or e-mail Fall.Prevention.Program@ventura.org.
The next Fall Prevention Forum will be held in September 2023.
Archived Fall Prevention Forum Videos
Virtual Fall Prevention Forum – September 2022
Day 1
Welcome Remarks from Supervisor Linda Parks
Presentation from Dr. Thomas Duncan
Farewell to Falls
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Day 2
Presentation by Dr. Felicia Lew
Demonstration: Zumba
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Day 3
Presentation by Debbie Karaman, Grossman Burn Center
Demonstration: Eating Healthy on a Budget
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Day 4
Demonstration: How to Get Up From a Fall
Demonstration: Relaxation Techniques
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Day 5
Demonstration: Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
Testimonials: Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
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LIVE VIRTUAL SPEAKER PANEL
Panel guests included Selfa Saucedo (moderator), Dr. Thomas Duncan, Dr. Felicia Lew, Karen Beatty, Dr. Amy Griffin, and Julianna Eusanio.
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Virtual Fall Prevention Forum – September 2021
Day 1
Welcome Remarks from Supervisor Matt LaVere
Presentation from Dr. Thomas Duncan
Managing Falls: Best Practices for Staying on Your Feet
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Day 2
Presentation from Dr. Thomas McBreen
Demonstration: Zumba
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Day 3
Presentations from Debbie Karaman
Kitchen & Bath Scald Prevention
Demonstration: Healthy Eating on a Budget/Recipe Preparation
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Day 4
Presentation from Dr. Brandon Selvey
How to Get Up from a Fall
Demonstration: A Matter of Balance
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Day 5
Video Testimonial: Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
Demonstration: Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
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LIVE VIRTUAL SPEAKER PANEL
Panel guests included Selfa Saucedo (moderator), Dr. Thomas Duncan, Amy Griffin, Roger Holbrook, and Julianna Eusanio.
» Click here to watch the video (recorded live 9/24/21)
Virtual Bilingual Fall Prevention Forum – April 2021
Day 1
Welcome from Selfa and Supervisor Carmen Ramirez
Presentations from Dr. Duncan and Dr. Steller
Renewed Hope: Preventing Falls in the COVID-19 Era
How to Stay on Your Feet During a Pandemic
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» Click here to watch the video in Spanish
Day 2
Demonstration of Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
Presentation from Brandon Selvey
Maintaining Balance & Strength from Home
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» Click here to watch the video in Spanish
Day 3
Presentations from Debbie Karaman and Julianna Eusenio
Kitchen & Bath Scald Prevention
Fall Prevention Classes & Case Management
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» Click here to watch the video in Spanish
Day 4
Demonstrations of Zumba and Cooking a Healthy Meal on a Budget
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Day 5
Presentations from Denise Noguera and Promotoras y Promotores
Combating Depression & Isolation
Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief
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» Click here to watch the video in Spanish
LIVE VIRTUAL SPEAKER PANEL
Panel guests included Selfa Saucedo (moderator), Dr. Thomas Duncan, Dr. Carmen Stellar, Amy Griffin, and Julianna Eusenio.
» Click here to watch the video (recorded live 4/30/21)
