NEW BOOK RELEASE —- FALL PREVENTION: PLANNING NOT TO FALL

Finding A Foothold

Fall Prevention

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Family Caregiver Support

Enhancing Safe Aging In Place and Empowering Family Caregivers

MISSION

Decreasing Fall Risks and Improving Independence of Aging Older Adults, and

Helping Caregivers Simplify Caring So They Can Enjoy More of Their Lives.

What Is Occupational Therapy?

Let’s start by defining an “Occupation”. "Occupations" include any activity a person needs or wants to do to maintain a good quality of life. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like dressing and bathing, and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) such as cooking, laundry, driving, are all examples of occupations. Occupational therapists (OTs) help restore or adapt the functional skills of those aging (all of us) and caregivers, with the goal of ensuring maximum safety, independence and the best quality of life.

Finding A Foothold Fall Prevention Services:

Mobile Occupational Therapy

Personalized, one-on-one services in your home without needing homebound status, as it differs from home health care. Billed like outpatient therapy, a licensed OT conducts an assessment, deficits are identified, and a customized plan is developed to maximize skills and establish safe techniques for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). This includes strengthening, endurance, and balance training, along with recommendations for proper equipment use and caregiver training.

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OT Home Safety Assessment:

An OT Home Safety Assessment is performed. The setup of a home significantly influences one's ability to age in place, retain independence, and minimize fall risks. This in-home assessment identifies fall hazards and offers insights on layout changes, equipment, and devices to enhance home safety and function.

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Fall Prevention Workshops/Webinars

Falls are the leading cause of injuries in the home, often resulting in ER visits, surgeries and the need to move into another environment. Fortunately, most falls are preventable. Call to inquire about scheduling a workshop or webinar with your organization that will equip and empower participants with tools and strategies to age safely and continue living their best life.

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Finding A Foothold On-Line Support Services

For Family Caregivers:

Join the “Un-Losing You In Caregiving” caregiver coaching group, a safe place to share your concerns and be equipped with tools and strategies that can help you to identify your role as a family caregiver and can help you to tailor a caregiving plan that allows you to take care of your needs while also addressing the needs of your loved one.

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For Seniors/Aging Adults:

Join the “Safe Aging At Home” coaching group, you will learn to identify your physical strengths and areas that may place you at risk for injury or falls. We explore practical ways to adapt your living environment to decrease fall risks and improve your ability to continue to efficiently engage in everyday care tasks safely.

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Free Support Group: Coming Fall 2024

Caregiver Support Group: We all need a place to feel connected, understood, and accepted. Sometimes, we just want to sit, listen, and feel a part of something. Other times, we need insight, to learn from others, or to share and release. This is that place. Stay tuned and sign up for our email list to stay updated on the launch date of our monthly support group, coming Fall 2024.

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Local Events.

Community Vendor/Exhibitor

Participating in local events to promote the well-being and education of older adults, while also providing support and resources to family caregivers to reduce burnout and enhance their quality of life.
North BR Chamber 2023 Member of the Year

I was honored to receive the North Baton Rouge 2023 Core Member of the Year Award in March 2024 at the Chamber's 20th Anniversary Banquet, attended by many local city officials, including Mayor Broome. Being a member of the Chamber, which is driving positive change and helping to Re-Imagine Baton Rouge, is a true honor.

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Feel Free To Call. 225-443-9447

For all questions regarding insurance coverage, to learn more about the services offered or to schedule an appointment. We are here to help make this process as easy as possible. If no answer, we will return your call as soon as possible.

White Paper Co-Author

As one of the authors of this White Paper, I collaborated in a **MASTERMIND GROUP** focused on identifying the struggles faced by millions of family caregivers and employers as working caregivers are attempting to continue in their careers and while also providing care and support to a loved one. The result of one year of work is this comprehensive document. The first of several panel discussion on the paper, as well as questions from HR leaders and caregivers is in the link below. Four additional panel discussions, one held monthly, are planned.

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Working Caregiver Panel Discussion

There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” —— Rosalynn Carter

“..who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 corinthians 1: 4

OUR VISION

Our vision is a society where the valued aging/senior individuals can experience autonomy and fulfillment as they age in place for as long as possible in their homes and community, where family caregivers are empowered to provide support and care in a manner that also allows for nurturing their own well-being, minimizing overwhelm and burnout.