{"product_id":"the-forgotten-piece-of-fall-risk-cognition","title":"The Forgotten Piece of Fall Risk: Cognition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWednesday, July 15, 2026 4-5:30 pm CT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eNote: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eINSTRUCTORS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e(click on the name below to read faculty bio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Brittany_Cochario_Biosketch.pdf?v=1777990779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrittany Cochario, PT, DPT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Erica_Guardascione_Biosketch.pdf?v=1777990780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eErica Guardascione, MS, CCC-SLP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Deeana_Meehan_Biosketch.pdf?v=1777990780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeanna Meehan, PT, DPT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Alaina_Newell_Biosketch.pdf?v=1777990779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlaina Newell PT, DPT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo maintain upright, one must take in sensory information, interpret the input and perform a motor action. When a person has impaired balance and an increased risk of falls, we focus on their sensory deficits and motor dysfunction as part of an assessment and management plan. In populations with higher rates of cognitive decline, including older adults, oncology and neurodegenerative conditions, the person's ability to effectively and efficiently interpret inputs and direct action is a critical factor to consider. This webinar will explore the prevalence of cognitive decline in outpatient therapy and how various interdisciplinary rehabilitation clinicians screen, assess and manage cognitive decline, focusing on reducing patients' fall risk. Differential diagnoses and reasons for referrals of cognitive decline and changes, particularly in older adults and oncology will be presented. The webinar will conclude with case-based applications of screening, assessing and treating balance and fall prevention for patients with oncology and neurodegenerative diagnoses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARNER OUTCOMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine the role of cognitive processes in balance control and fall risk for specialized populations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList screening and assessment tools to identify cognitive impairments that may contribute to fall risk in outpatient rehabilitation settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe interdisciplinary approaches for the management of cognitive decline to develop functional patient-centered fall prevention and balance interventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUCCESSFUL COMPLETION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUDIENCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOccupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTINUING EDUCATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccupational Therapists: \u003c\/strong\u003eCheck back soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Therapists: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 5\/3\/2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeech-Language Pathologists:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/UPDATED_On-demand_Accreditation_Info_Knowledge_Translation.jpg?v=1751391387\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCLOSURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Directors and Planning Committee Members:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJulie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eLeslie Marriott, OTR\/L Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eSelah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers, Moderators and Panelists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrittany Cochario, PT, DPT Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eErica Guardascione, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eDeanna Meehan, PT, DPT Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eAlaina Newell PT, DPT Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACADEMY POLICIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a complete list of Academy policies and technology requirements, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sralab.org\/academy-policies\" title=\"https:\/\/www.sralab.org\/academy-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sralab.org\/academy\/online-course\/one-year-webinar-package-unlimited-access\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/unlimited_webinar_email_banner-01_600x600.png?v=1718971030\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FY26 Live Webinar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923544928371,"sku":"33978674-LW-2026-07","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/The_Forgotten_Piece_of_Fall_Risk_Cognition.png?v=1777989600","url":"https:\/\/ricacademy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-forgotten-piece-of-fall-risk-cognition","provider":"Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}