Senior Lifestyle & Injury Prevention Program (SLIP)

The SLIP injury prevention program is designed to address the needs of older adults. Elderly persons are disproportionately at risk for poor outcomes following injury, and are rapidly growing in the overall population. The aging process affects visual, cognitive, and psychomotor skills, and even simple tasks of daily living can put older adults at risk for injury. 

SLIP was developed by the Michigan Trauma Nurse Council, which recognized the scarcity of injury-prevention programs that targeted senior adults. The Society of Trauma Nurses adopted SLIP as part of its strategy to promote independence through injury prevention.

This four-module series covers a variety of topics. Each module is 20-30 minutes in length:

• Balance Your Life (fall prevention)
• My Home, Safe Home (home safety)
• On the Right Road (motor-vehicle safety)
• Stepping Out Safely (pedestrian safety

Registration is required. We look forward to having you join us. All who complete the program will receive a Fall Prevention & Home Safety giveaway!