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Join Bonnie Akerson and Mary Demakes RN for a helpful Presentation on fall prevention. You will earn 1 CEU and learn to:
Describe the pathophysiology of falls.
Identify and describe causes of falls and
prevention methods.
Identify and explain injury self-assessment, utilizing assistive devices and how to get up from a fall.
Utilize Fall Risk Assessment Tools.
Identify the benefits of Tai Chi for mobility, strength training and fall prevention.
Describe the mechanics of Tia Chi posture.
Social workers and nurses will earn 1 CEU.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the New Hampshire Nurses Association Commission on Continuing Education, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Social Workers and Nurses earn CEUs for successful completion.
About Mary Demakes RN:
Private Home Care was founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse Mary Demakes in Salem, MA. Mary's experience expands over a 20 year period, beginning with working as a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse, then as a Private Duty Medical and Surgical Nurse and an American Heart Association Instructor, followed by becoming President of Private Home Care, and a Geriatric Care Manager. She obtained her B.S.N. Degree, from Southern Connecticut State College, studied at St. Raphael's School of Nursing and did a her Pediatric Specialty at Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital. Her extensive work experience began at Yale New Haven Hospital, and continued to Boston Children’s Hospital for Pediatric Care. She obtained additional experience at Mass General Hospital as a Medical and Surgical Care Nurse. Her extensive experience with large organizations led Mary to start her own specialized private care agency for seniors and others who need healthcare services.
Mary also does training presentations on several topics including Alzheimer's disease Signs and Symptoms, Senior Care Planning, Health and Nutrition and Prevent of Disease, Crisis Management, and Fall Prevention Tips with Tai Chi, among others.
