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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

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The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. They weren’t hurt, they didn’t need transport, and we were seeing the same people over and over again. Carmen: Thank you.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

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Or somebody who has other physical cognitive problems at any age. So we’re trying to help replace the transportation option. Eric: But before we jump into talking to your patients about driving retirement cessation, let’s talk about what is the role of the healthcare professional in this at all? Emmy: Yeah.

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: A Podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty

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Too many people do because it’s really hard to keep their loved ones at home for the cost, the enormous financial, mental and physical strain for the family. Diane: Which too many people do, Malaz. There’s a book called The 36-hour day for dementia caregivers. There’s a reason that’s in… How many prints?