Maintaining Bone Health and Preventing Falls and Fractures in the Elderly
- A workshop for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

July 12 2008 & October 4 2008



Date:
We are running two identical workshops, 1st workshop: 12 July 2008 (FULL); 2nd workshop: 4 October 2008 (FULL)

Time:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Deadline of Application:
28 June 2008 for the workshop on 12 July 2008 (FULL)
20 September 2008 for the workshop on 4 October 2008 (FULL)

Application Fee:
HK$ 200

Organizer:
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK
Orhopaedic Learning Centre, CUHK


Venue:
Orthopaedic Learning Centre
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Collaboration:
Asian Association for Dynamic Osteosynthesis

Accreditation:
Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association (TBC)
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association (TBC)
The Nursing Council of Hong Kong (TBC)

Programme:

 

July 12, 2008 & October 4, 2008
08:30 - 09:00
 Registration  
09:00 - 09:20 Overview on the Management of Fragility Fractures Ms Jessica Chan
09:20 - 09:45 Common Geriatric Problem in acute setting Dr David Dai
09:45 - 10:10 Surgical Management of Fragility Fracture Prof. KS Leung / Dr. TP Lam
10:10 - 10:35 Post Fracture Care ˇV Family Physicianˇ¦s Perspective Dr Peter Lau
10:35 - 10:45 Discussion  
10:45 - 11:00 Break  
11:00 - 11:25

Service Model of Community Engagement

 Ms Angela Wun
11:25 - 11:50
 Management of Fear of Falling and Fall Risk Behavior Mr Ernest Yu
11:50 - 12:15 Non-compliance with Home Modification or Assistive Devices in elderly: Causes and Management Ms Lai Nga Fong
12:15 - 12:30 Discussion  
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch  
13:30 - 13:55

Dietary Advice for Elderly

 Mr Terry Ting
13:55 - 14:20
 Footwear Assessment Mr Ken Wong
14:20 - 14:30 Discussion  
14:30 - 14:45 Break  

14:45 - 15:25
15:25 - 16:05
16:05 - 16:45
 Demonstration: Practical and Application
- Fall Risk Assessment
- Vibration Therapy
- Hip Protectors


Ms Jamie Lau
Mr Patrick Sze / Ms Caludia Chan
Ms Barbara Chan
16:45 - 17:00 Experience Sharing Ms KL Lam + Patient(s) who join the Meeting
17:00 - 17:15 Discussion and Closing  


Application Form:
( Download and print the Application Form in PDF format: )


Enquiry:

Telephone : (852) 2632 3074 (Ms. Candy Chan)
Fax : (852) 2647 7432
Email : olc@ort.cuhk.edu.hk
Website : www.no-fall.hk