LiveSmart: Preventing Holiday Falls
Having an older loved one over for the holidays? Make sure to prepare your space to reduce fall risks. […]
Having an older loved one over for the holidays? Make sure to prepare your space to reduce fall risks. […]
The Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association was featured in the Times Union’s story on the growing demand for home care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
The Community Hospice, Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association, and Eddy Licensed Home Care Agency have become the first home care, hospice and community-based services providers in the greater Capital Region to interface its electronic medical records with Hixny. […]
More than 200 St. Peter’s Health Partners health care providers who work in home care settings recently received training on best practices when faced with aggressive dogs while providing care. […]
The Record published a story on the Integrated Care Certification awarded to St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) by The Joint Commission. […]
St. Peter’s Health Partners is the first organization in New York state, and one of only a few organizations in the United States, to receive Integrated Care Certification from The Joint Commission. […]
Lynda Shrager, OTR, MSW, CAPS, an occupational therapist with the Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association, appeared on WNYT’s Forum 13 to discuss her book, “Age in Place: A Guide to Modifying, Organizing, and Decluttering Mom and Dad’s House.” […]
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar to discuss fall prevention, titled “Watch Your Step.” Free and open to the public, the program will take place: Thursday, September 6 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mercy Auditorium – St. Peter’s Hospital campus 310 S. Manning Blvd. (Across the street from the hospital) The distinguished speakers will: Matthew Sonagere, DO | Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Lynda Shrager, OTR | Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association Kevin Paulsen, PT | Slingerlands Rehabilitation Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries, hospital admissions for trauma, and even death. At the “Watch Your Step” seminar, Paulsen, Shragner, and Dr. Sonagere will discuss how to prevent falls. They will provide home safety tips, suggest exercises to improve strength, speak about fall risk factors, and share how physical and occupational therapy can help decrease fall risk. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 518-525-2227 to reserve a seat.
Lynda Shrager, OTR, MSAW, CAPS, an occupational therapist with the Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association, was interviewed for WNYT’s Health Beat segment. […]
St. Peter’s Health Partners colleagues Kim Gendron, MSN, FNP-BC, NPP-BC, and Amy Marshall-Uber, were honored on May 10 during the Home Care Association’s 2018 Home Care and Hospice Awards. […]
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