Presented by Izabella Home Care, the Fall Prevention Event will cover:

• Main reasons for falls in elderly: age-related changes; health conditions; medications; environmental factors
• Risk for physical and cognitive decline after falls
• Fall risk assessment of the home, medical conditions, and medications
• Prevention measures: medications precautions; behavioral modifications; exercise program

Speaker: Yelena Kan, RN, MSN

Yelena is a Registered Professional Nurse with over 30 years of diverse
clinical experience. Her background includes significant roles in hospital
medical-surgical and telemetry units, as well as in-patient hospice care,
where she provided compassionate, high-level patient care.
For the past 20 years, Yelena has focused on home health, serving as both
a visiting nurse and a case manager. In these capacities, she has delivered
skilled nursing services, supervised home health aides, and ensured the
continuity of care for diverse patients. Her work has consistently
emphasized the importance of matching each client’s medical needs and
personal preferences with the most appropriate caregiver, fostering both
clinical success and patient comfort.