Prevent the Fall - Prevent the Call - A Caregivers Guide to Fall Prevention

This program will present information on the number and types of falls in our Country and steps to prevent a fall for yourself and your family or client. We will present ways to look at your home and make small but significant changes to prevent a fall that in some cases can be life altering. We will show you the 6 steps to fall prevention and a check sheet to review before or after a call.
Arlene Grosso is a Licensed Building Contractor that specializes in Mobility and Accessibility Solutions to help people Age In Place and help businesses comply with ADA requirements.
Ms Grosso is CAPS (Certified Aging In Place Specialist) from the National Association of Builders and received her ECHM (Executive Certificate of Home Modification) from University of Southern California’s School of Gerontology.
As an AARP Ambassador Arlene promotes and presents the HomeFit Program offering No Cost-Low Cost solutions to help seniors Age In Place.
Arlene currently Chairs the Mayor’s Commission on Aging in St Petersburg and has been a Commission member since 2021.
She also served on the City of Largo Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and St Petersburg Mayor’s Commission on Aging.
In 2022 she was honored to be inducted into the St Petersburg Senior Hall of Fame for her volunteer work and helping people to safely Age In Place along with giving accessibility to people with disabilities
She founded and Chairs the Falls Free Florida Falls Prevention Coalition bringing together Senior Service Professionals throughout the State of Florida dedicated to reduce falls through Education, Awareness and Resources.
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Lori Collins has been in emergency services for the past 42 years, having spent the last 27 years at Pinellas County Florida 911 Center. She is a data analyst and public community educator.
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Jane Muhrlin is Project Coordinator of Senior Services with Pinellas County Human Services and has held positions in several departments during her 25+ year career with Pinellas County including Communications, Community Development and Human Services. She has a BA in Business Management from Eckerd College and a Florida State University Certification as a Certified Public Manager.
As a Project Coordinator in the Human Services Department, she supports the Health Care Administration Division that coordinates the Pinellas County Health Program, Health Care for the Homeless and access to the Affordable Care Act Market Place. She works on a variety of special projects such as community outreach, communications, and strategic planning. She also helps coordinate the Age Friendly Pinellas initiative and participates in several community organizations including the Falls Free Coalition, Better Living for Seniors, and the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative Task Force.
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Great tips on how to stay safe! Prevent the Fall - Prevent the Call. Knowledge is key to preventing accidents.

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Simple yet life-saving tips shared here. Prevent the Fall - Prevent the Call. Implement these practices for a safer future.