Listen To Workshop: Safeguarding The Elderly

Safeguarding the elderly goes far beyond making sure they have a lock on the door. In today’s society, safety means a proactive campaign where family members become familiar with the latest scams so they can protect their parents from financial or physical peril. Family members must also help protect once self-sufficient seniors lose their independence.

Listen to this free workshop and discover:

• The 4 BIGGEST SCAMS that can Endanger your Parents.
• How to put PROACTIVE Emergency Systems in Place.
• Key Factors for Extending your Senior’s Independence.
• How to Protect Your Parents physically, emotionally and financially from a distance.

Recorded 11/16/2010, Presented By:

Joan Smith
Rehabilitation Manager
Community Visiting Nurse Association
Joan P. Smith P.T. is a licensed physical therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience as well as extensive experience in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, sub-acute, geriatric and home care. Presently Joan is the rehabilitation manager at Community Visiting Nurse Association in Somerville, NJ where her home care experience has made evident the vital importance of home safety and fall prevention.

Laurie Rowe
MS, Eldercare Educator
Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services
As the Eldercare Educator for the Somerset County Office on Aging, Laurie addresses the common and complex challenges seniors experience through education, intervention and knowledge of available resources. Laurie is committed to finding solutions for problems using a fresh perspective, creative problem solving and humor.

Listen To This Workshop

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