About Kelly J. Ward

Education

B.S., Public Health Education. West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 1993

M.S., Therapeutic Aging (Gerontology & Recreation Therapy). California State University Sacramento. 2010

Master Practitioner. ZHealth Performance Solutions. 2017-current

Public Health Internship. Chester County Health Department. West Cheste, PA. 1993

Gerontology Internship. Area 4 Agency on Aging. Sacramento, CA. 2006.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Internship. Cordova Senior Activities Center. Rancho Cordova, CA. 2010

Professional Certifications

CTRS. National Certification Therapeutic Recreation Commission. 2011-current

FallProof Balance & Mobility Specialist. Center for Successful Aging. CSUFULLERTON 2008- current

Stepping On Master Instructor. Wisconsin Institute or Healthy Aging. 2011- current

AAFA Personal and Group Fitness Trainer. 2005-current

Senior Fitness Association Personal Fitness Trainer. 2006-current

Projects

Published Books:

Complete Guide to Fall Prevention; Everything You Need to Know to Remain Independent. Published 2012.
ABCs of Balance; Aging, Brains & Coordination. Brain-based Approach to Fall Prevention. Published 2020.

Online course: Balance Training 101; 4-week Online course to do at ho e so you can stay at home. Multi-sensory Training including vision, vestibular and proprioceptive training drills, strength and flexibility exercises, postural training. 2019.

Senior Fitness DVD: Take 5 to Exercise Seated Stretching & Strengthening DVD. 5 seated Senior Fitness routines. 2005.

Work Projects

Stand Strong Fall Prevention Program for wellness directors & residents. Kisco Senior Living Facilities. 2014
Stand Tall Fall Prevention PilotProgram. Eskaton and Dignity Health. Workshops and classes. 2015