Aging in Place: Tips for a Safe, Accessible Home Environment Webinar
Aging in place has numerous benefits for older adults, including maintaining independence; reducing stress and depression; reducing risk of bacterial and viral infections; and significant cost savings. However, older adults often need to modify their homes to make them safer and more accessible. Among adults 65+, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths (CDC), non-fatal injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma.
Learning Objectives:
The impact of falls on the health care system
Fall risk assessment
Fall prevention room by room
Incontinence and falls
Community resources
Visit our caregivers community: http://www.shieldhealthcare.com/community/caregivers/
Visit our healthcare professionals community: http://www.shieldhealthcare.com/community/health_care_professionals/
The "Village Movement" is a nationwide movement to help older adults age in their homes.
In my area we are called "Love Living at Home." Once a senior becomes a member, they can access all the benefits of membership from rides to the doctor, grocery shopping, handyperson assistance, etc.
We are seniors helping seniors!