ERC5 Senior Alliance Team to Present Fall Prevention Workshops

LUDLOW — The ERC5 Senior Alliance Team will host an informative presentation on fall prevention on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at noon at the Ludlow Senior Center. This event will provide valuable insights into keeping seniors safe at home, understanding insurance coverage related to falls, and the resources available for rehabilitation and exercise.

The panel of experts will cover safety measures to prevent falls at home, what to do after a fall and how to navigate insurance coverage, rehabilitation programs available, and home assessments and the effects of medications on stability. This workshop is designed to empower seniors and their families with the knowledge and resources needed to enhance safety and well-being.

Panelists include attorney David Carlson of David G. Carlson, Esq.; Dr. Kara James of Louis & Clark Pharmacy; Katie Krupka of Assisted Living Locators – Western Massachusetts; Kimberly O’Connor of Brookhaven Hospice; Mary-Anne Schelb of Legacy Lifecare; Liz Davila of Kind Hands Care at Home; and Maura Lessard of Nurse Advocates LLC.