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Paving The Path To Wellness Inc

Virtual Pavers Place Gathering

Strategies for Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist&rsquo;s Perspective How can we help older adults remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home as they age? Join physical therapist Kristen Siminski for an engaging, practical discussion on aging in place. Drawing on her experience in acute and emergency care and community public health, Kristen will share strategies for preventing falls, making simple and affordable home modifications, recognizing caregiver stress, and identifying when professional or community support may be needed. In this interactive session, you&rsquo;ll learn how to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reduce fall risk and improve home safety.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Identify modifications that support independence.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recognize caregiver burden and the need for additional support.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Navigate healthcare and community resources.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Plan ahead to help prevent avoidable crises.</li></ul>Whether you&rsquo;re planning for your own future, caring for a loved one, or working with older adults, you&rsquo;ll gain practical insights to support safer, more confident aging at home. Open to clinicians and community members. Bring your questions and join the conversation! About the Speaker: Kristen Siminski, RPT, spent twenty years as a physical therapist in a community hospital emergency room before transitioning to community-based health and wellness programming on Cape Cod. Guided by her belief in lifestyle medicine and the power of small, sustainable changes, Kristen delivers free programs&mdash;including group health coaching, Nordic walking series, fall prevention clinics, and home visits&mdash;to residents across the region. As part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a nurse, exercise physiologist, and epidemiologist, she champions a community-centered approach to public health, emphasizing that meaningful impact requires more than education. It requires presence, trust, and meeting people where they are.

Strategies for Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective How can we help older adults remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home as they age? Join physical therapist Kristen Siminski for an engaging, practical discussion on aging in place. Drawing on her experience in acute and emergency care and community public health, Kristen will share strategies for preventing falls, making simple and affordable home modifications, recognizing caregiver stress, and identifying when professional or community support may be needed. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:<ul><li>Reduce fall risk and improve home safety.</li><li>Identify modifications that support independence.</li><li>Recognize caregiver burden and the need for additional support.</li><li>Navigate healthcare and community resources.</li><li>Plan ahead to help prevent avoidable crises.</li></ul>Whether you’re planning for your own future, caring for a loved one, or working with older adults, you’ll gain practical insights to support safer, more confident aging at home. Open to clinicians and community members. Bring your questions and join the conversation! About the Speaker: Kristen Siminski, RPT, spent twenty years as a physical therapist in a community hospital emergency room before transitioning to community-based health and wellness programming on Cape Cod. Guided by her belief in lifestyle medicine and the power of small, sustainable changes, Kristen delivers free programs—including group health coaching, Nordic walking series, fall prevention clinics, and home visits—to residents across the region. As part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a nurse, exercise physiologist, and epidemiologist, she champions a community-centered approach to public health, emphasizing that meaningful impact requires more than education. It requires presence, trust, and meeting people where they are.

Paving The Path To Wellness Inc

Strategies for Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist's Perspective

Virtual Pavers Place Gathering

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