Easy to do modifications to more complex suggestions will be addressed for better aging in place. We will also address how to work with changes in sight, balance and physical abilities that may come with aging and how you can make your house work for you.
Dr. Patrice Winter, PT, DPT, MHA, FAAOMPT, is an associate professor at George Mason University in the Department of Global and Community Health where she teaches health related curriculum with emphasis in public health, healthy living and aging well. She is Practicum Coordinator for the Masters of Public Health program placing students regionally as well as internationally. She was the Life Planning/Eldercare Coordinator at Mason from 2007-2014. She continues to be actively involved in health promotion programs across the university. Dr. Winter practiced physical therapy for over 35 years and was a spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association for almost twenty years. She currently holds an appointed position on the Fairfax County Health and Human Services Council.
This program will take place by Zoom. Registration is required. After registering, you will be e-mailed the link to join this Zoom meeting. A Zoom account is not required, but a microphone is required if you want to participate in the interactive portion of this program.
If you have questions about the program or need help with set up, please reach out to Caroline at cpak@alexlibraryva.org.
