WESTFIELD –The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, will host a program on Fall Prevention on Monday, August 25 from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Hosted by Izabella Home Care, the program will cover the main reasons for falls in elderly such as age-related changes health conditions, medications and environmental factors, the risk for physical and cognitive decline after falls, fall risk assessment of the home, as well as prevention measures including medications precautions, behavioral modifications and exercise programs.
The presenter is Yelena Kan, R.N., M.S.N., 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 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. Visit the library’s website at https:/ /wmlnj.org/ to register for programs, sign up for a library card, or learn more about the library’s resources. Library hours are Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. The library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 for Labor Day weekend.
