CGEC staff in partnership with NC AHEC providers will begin to study change in practice across X counties in NC. The CGEC piloted this approach last year targeting physician practices in the western part of the state. “Physicians are not as aware of falls risk and prevention as they should be.” Explains Tiffany Shubert Coordinator … Read more

On June 7, 2011, over 30 professionals from various disciplines attended the first meeting of the new North Carolina Mental Health and Aging Coalition (MHAC) held in Raleigh. The purpose of the MHAC is to bring collaborative attention and action to the mental health needs of older North Carolinians. Older adult mental health issues are … Read more

Tiffany Shubert PT PhD wants more seniors to exercise to prevent falls. “Physical Therapy benefits everyone but access is limited under our current systems.” Dr. Shubert explains. By creating partnerships between The Administration on Aging, and state Departments of Public Health, senior centers and physical therapy professionals preventative exercise programs based on real scientific evidence … Read more