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Earn 1 CEU at AALHA's monthly CE class designed specifically to meet the educational needs of Homeowners and Managers.

Description:

This educational session will provide caregivers, assisted living owners, managers, and healthcare professionals with an overview of fall risk prevention, fall management, and recovery in senior care settings. Presented by Hospice of the West, this session will help participants better understand the factors that contribute to falls, recognize potential risks, and learn strategies to support resident safety, recovery, and quality of life. Participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to help prevent falls, respond appropriately when falls occur, and provide compassionate care throughout the recovery process.

This class will cover:

• Understanding common causes and risk factors associated with falls among older adults

• Identifying residents who may be at increased risk for falls

• Recognizing physical, environmental, and medical factors that contribute to fall risk

• Fall prevention strategies for assisted living and senior care communities

• Creating a safer environment to reduce the likelihood of falls

• Proper steps to take when a resident experiences a fall

• Understanding the importance of post-fall assessments and monitoring

• Supporting residents during the recovery and rehabilitation process

• Promoting resident independence while maintaining safety

• The role of caregivers and healthcare professionals in fall prevention and recovery

• Providing compassionate, person-centered care following a fall

• Understanding how hospice services can support residents with changing care needs

About the Speaker

Jennifer Ortiz – Hospice of the West will share valuable insights and practical guidance on fall risk prevention and recovery in senior care settings. Through her presentation, Jennifer will help caregivers, assisted living professionals, and healthcare providers better understand how to recognize fall risks, implement prevention strategies, and support residents following a fall. Her goal is to empower care professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to promote resident safety, improve quality of care, and support residents with compassion and dignity.