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The AAA7 received an Aging Achievement Award recently for its Fall-Free Fridays initiative, a partnership with the Shawnee State University Master of Occupational Therapy Program. Pictured at the USAging Innovations and Achievement Awards Luncheon at the USAging Conference in Tampa, Fla., recently, are, from left, Michael Eidsaune, CEO of ; John Byer, Cumulus CEO; Teresa Reed-Powell, AAA7 director of Community Services; Jenni Lewis, AAA7 director of Community Outreach; and Pam Curtis, president of the Board of Directors, USAging.
The AAA7 received an Aging Achievement Award recently for its Fall-Free Fridays initiative, a partnership with the Shawnee State University Master of Occupational Therapy Program. Pictured at the USAging Innovations and Achievement Awards Luncheon at the USAging Conference in Tampa, Fla., recently, are, from left, Michael Eidsaune, CEO of ; John Byer, Cumulus CEO; Teresa Reed-Powell, AAA7 director of Community Services; Jenni Lewis, AAA7 director of Community Outreach; and Pam Curtis, president of the Board of Directors, USAging.
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio Ƶ The Area Agency on Aging District 7 has received a 2024 Aging Achievement Award from USAging for its ƵFall-Free FridaysƵ initiative
Fall-Free Fridays, a partnership with Shawnee State UniversityƵs Master of Occupational Therapy Program, was among 22 local aging programs to receive honors during USAgingƵs 49th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, held recently in Tampa, Florida.
The 2024 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards, supported by and Cumulus.care, recognizes USAging’s Area Agency on Aging members that have found new and innovative ways to support older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers as they live in their homes and communities, according to a news release.
ƵAt USAging, we are thrilled to recognize the outstanding achievements of this yearƵs Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards recipients. Their innovative programs and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of older adults set a high standard for excellence in our field. These initiatives not only enhance the well-being of our aging population, but also inspire others to strive for impactful and lasting change in their communities,Ƶ USAging CEO Sandy Markwood said in the release.
ƵFall-Free FridaysƵ is a social media livestream that AAA7 and the SSU Occupational Therapy Program began in fall of 2020. AAA7 hosts the 15-minute livestream, and SSU graduate students conduct education on a variety of falls prevention topics. In spring 2021, due to the success of Fall-Free Fridays, another livestream called ƵFunctional FridaysƵ was created to focus on driver safety, stroke awareness and managing function in everyday life.
ƵWe are honored to receive recognition from our national association,Ƶ Debbie Gulley, RN, AAA7 interim executive director and director of Care Management Services, said in the release. ƵAAA7 values our ongoing relationship with Shawnee State University. The Fall-Free Fridays initiative allows us to care for our current senior population and provide training and experience for future professionals who will serve the next generation of seniors.Ƶ
Dr. Sandi Allen, assistant professor in the MOT Program at Shawnee State University, stated, ƵThe program has been a unique and meaningful experience for the occupational therapy graduate students from SSU. This partnership enables them to collaborate with professions from other disciplines to meet the needs of older adults in our community.Ƶ
Dr. Christine Raber, interim dean of SSUƵs College of Health and Human Services, shared her appreciation for the partnership and its importance for SSU students.
ƵThis innovative program demonstrates our commitment to providing real-world learning experiences, and we are very grateful to AAA7 for this opportunity. Dr. AllenƵs leadership has been key to the success of this initiative.Ƶ
For more information about USAging Aging, visit .
For more information about AAA7, which serves Lawrence County along with nine other Southern Ohio counties, visit .
