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Debra J. Rose, PhD, is a professor in the division of kinesiology and health science and codirector of the Center for Successful Aging at California State University at Fullerton. She is also a professor in the physical therapy department at Chapman University in Orange, California. Her primary research focus is on the enhancement of mobility and the prevention of falls in later years.
Dr. Rose is nationally and internationally recognized for her work in fall risk reduction assessment and programming. Her research in fall risk reduction in the elderly has been published in numerous peer-reviewed publication, including the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology Report, and the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. The innovative fall risk reduction program she developed was recognized by the National Council on Aging as one of seven meritorious programs nationwide that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle. Dr. Rose’s entire program was published in her book, FallProof! A Comprehensive Balance and Mobility Training Program (2003, Human Kinetics). She is a fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, former executive board member of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, and co-editor in chief of the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.
The innovative fall risk reduction program she developed called FallProof™ was recognized by the Health Promotion Institute of the National Council on Aging in 2006 as a “Best Practice” program in health promotion. The program was published by Human Kinetics and is titled, “FallProof. A comprehensive balance and mobility program”. This program is currently being implemented in numerous community-based settings and retirement communities throughout the United States. She also currently serves as a member of the national steering committee developed by the National Council on Aging to guide the implementation of the FallsFree initiative aimed at preventing falls among older Americans.
Debra is also the co-editor (with C. Jessie Jones) of a book titled “Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults” that was published by Human Kinetics in 2005. This textbook serves as the foundational text for the recently published International Training Guidelines for the Preparation of Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults. She is a fellow of the Research Consortium of AAPHERD and the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.
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