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DESCRIPTION
A fall can change daily life in an instant, but many fall risks can be reduced with the right awareness, planning and support. The goal isn't simply to prevent falls. It's to help people continue living with greater confidence, independence and choice.
In this recorded session, Erin Kershaw, Certified Care Manager and Owner of Brandywine Elder Care Management, and Jessica Pehlman, occupational therapist and Thoughtful Engagement Specialist with Brandywine Elder Care Management, share practical ways to help you or someone you care about stay safer, more confident and independent at home.
WHY IT MATTERS
WHAT'S COVERED
- What can increase fall risk, from changes in balance and health to medications and hazards in the home
- Simple, low-cost steps to make everyday spaces safer now
- Home modifications and technology that support safety and independence over time
- How occupational therapists and care professionals help identify risks and recommend solutions
- Where to turn when additional support, guidance or resources are needed
Whether you're planning for your own future or supporting a parent, spouse or loved one, you'll come away with practical ideas to use right away and a clearer sense of how to plan ahead for changing needs.
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Brandywine Elder Care Management
Co-founder and owner, Erin Kershaw, RN, BSN, MSA, CMC, knows the challenges of caring for aging loved ones. In fact, some clients refer to Erin as a “rented daughter with expertise.” This is because she spent years helping her parents as they navigated medical appointments and living arrangements for her grandmother, who lived out of state. She helped with remote coordination of care by local providers to ultimately address end-of-life care needs.
Erin earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and had a career in nursing. Following her experiences assisting with her grandmother’s care needs, she was motivated to pursue her master’s degree in long-term care administration, as well as a specialized certification in gerontology, from West Chester University.
An advocate for geriatric care and long-term care, Erin served on the Mid-Atlantic Chapter board of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) and was the unit leader for the Philadelphia Unit of ALCA for several years. Erin also holds the designation of Care Manager Certified (CMC)
Brandywine Elder Care Management
With over 15 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Jessica has spent the last decade dedicated to supporting older adults and individuals living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple co-morbidities. She is passionate about helping clients and their families navigate the meaningful yet challenging transitions that come with aging.
Jessica believes that age is just a number and that having a disability does not define a person’s worth, purpose, or happiness. Her work has taught her the importance of connecting with each client on an individualized level, helping even the most hesitant or withdrawn individuals engage, reminisce, and experience joy. Guided by her belief that older adults are among the most resilient individuals, she takes great pride in helping them rediscover and express that resilience each day.
Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from West Chester University where she had a focus on interpersonal communication and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Temple University. Through both her clinical expertise and deep appreciation for human connection, she strives to create engaging, joyful, and purposeful experiences that enrich the lives of every person she serves.
bQuest
Allison Foulk is bQuest’s Director of Content, creating educational resources that help financial professionals and families navigate aging and care decisions. Her background includes work in healthcare communications, higher education and financial advisor coaching, all centered around helping people understand complex information and put it into action.
Her passion for this work is also personal. Allison cared for her mother, who lived with Parkinson’s disease, and supported her father through brain cancer. She is pursuing a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University with a focus on servant leadership, and is active in her church and local theater community while raising two teenage sons. These experiences continue to shape her belief in leading with curiosity, compassion and a commitment to serving others.
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