Fall Prevention with Cognitive Impairment: It Takes a Village

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Shawn A. Weiss who is aDoctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.

Dr. Shawn Weiss is a licensed Physical Therapist, Functional Wellness Coach, and Healthcare Executive. She is Founder/Owner of Select Home Care, a licensed Medicare Skilled Home Health Agency established 20 years ago in 2004 in Columbus, Ohio. Her agency provides Nursing, Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services to older adults.

Dr. Weiss is also the President of Senior Health and Wellness Group, where she does keynote speaking, consulting, and education/training services for caregivers, family members, and other medical professionals in the areas of Senior Health.

Most recently she started Balance Functional Wellness, an Online Health Coaching platform helping individuals of all ages maximize their Optimal Health by addressing six vital Health pillars; Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Nutrition, Emotional Health, and Gut Health.

Dr. Weiss obtained a B.S. in Education with a minor in English from Otterbein College in 1992.  Deciding to pursue her passion, she earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 1998.  She also completed her  Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2010.  Shawn is a Certified Falls Prevention Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disease Care Trainer.

She is published in the area of Fall Prevention in Assisting Living Communities with an emphasis on Cognitive Impairment.  Most recently she completed her Functional Medicine Coursework as well as a Food as Medicine certificate. Shawn’s proactive holistic approach to healthcare focuses on wellness and prevention strategies, with an emphasis on improving both the Physical and Emotional health of her clients. By incorporating Root Cause health into her assessment and treatment protocols, Dr. Weiss creates individual programs for her clients that maximize their quality of life and overall Joy!

Learn:
Percentage of falls reported and the 
Examples of extrinsic prevention – environmental changes.
Examples of Intrinsic prevention – Medications, food, hydration, sleep…



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Contact Dr. Shawn Weiss

Website www.seniorhealthandwellness.org

Coaching Website www.shawn-michele.com

EmailShawn.weiss@seniorhealthandwellnes.org



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Fall Prevention with Cognitive Impairment: It Takes a Village
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Shawn A. Weiss who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.
Dr. Shawn Weiss is a licensed Physical Therapist, Functional Wellness Coach, and Healthcare Executive. She is Founder/Owner of Select Home Care, a licensed Medicare Skilled Home Health Agency established 20 years ago in 2004 in Columbus, Ohio. Her agency provides Nursing, Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services to older adults.
Dr. Weiss is also the President of Senior Health and Wellness Group, where she does keynote speaking, consulting, and education/training services for caregivers, family members, and other medical professionals in the areas of Senior Health.
Most recently she started Balance Functional Wellness, an Online Health Coaching platform helping individuals of all ages maximize their Optimal Health by addressing six vital Health pillars; Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Nutrition, Emotional Health, and Gut Health.
Dr. Weiss obtained a B.S. in Education with a minor in English from Otterbein College in 1992.  Deciding to pursue her passion, she earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 1998.  She also completed her  Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2010.  Shawn is a Certified Falls Prevention Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disease Care Trainer.
She is published in the area of Fall Prevention in Assisting Living Communities with an emphasis on Cognitive Impairment.  Most recently she completed her Functional Medicine Coursework as well as a Food as Medicine certificate. Shawn’s proactive holistic approach to healthcare focuses on wellness and prevention strategies, with an emphasis on improving both the Physical and Emotional health of her clients. By incorporating Root Cause health into her assessment and treatment protocols, Dr. Weiss creates individual programs for her clients that maximize their quality of life and overall Joy!
Learn:
<ol>
<li>Percentage of falls reported and the </li>
<li>Examples of extrinsic prevention – environmental changes.</li>
<li>Examples of Intrinsic prevention – Medications, food, hydration, sleep…</li>
</ol>
 
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/35pIP-b5ILY">https://youtu.be/35pIP-b5ILY</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3">https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 </a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
 
Contact Dr. Shawn Weiss
Website  <a href="https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/">www.seniorhealthandwellness.org</a>
Coaching Website  <a href="https://shawn-michele.com/">www.shawn-michele.com</a>
Email   <a href="mailto:Shawn.weiss@seniorhealthandwellnes.org">Shawn.weiss@seniorhealthandwellnes.org</a>
 
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

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Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
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