Hopkins on the Hill: How Can We Support People Who Want to Age at Home?
Public Health • 45m
Health begins at home, and we all want to be safe and comfortable in our homes. As we age, what difficulties might we encounter that could lead to injury, discomfort, or hindering our independence? Join Sarah Szanton (PhD, MSN, FAAN, ANP) in examining how the CAPABLE program at Johns Hopkins is helping provide support for our aging population around the country in reclaiming their abilities to care for themselves and participate in their communities.
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