Patrece Banks
About Patrece
Patrece has experience in researching falls, mobility issues relating to medical devices and assistive technology devices, medical device design, human factors in design, bio-mechanics and universal design. In 2008 she was recognized as one of the most innovative product designers for her bed mobility tool® Outta Bed®.
Mobility is integral to independence and Aging-In-Place. Often mobility is not properly addressed creating risks and preventable healthcare costs.
Patrece writes, speaks and is a consultant in areas that include mobility, fall prevention, bed falls, aging parents, mobility aids and their proper use. For more information visit our mobility aid page at www.InvisibleCareGiver.com.
Mobility is integral to independence and Aging-In-Place. Often mobility is not properly addressed creating risks and preventable healthcare costs.
Patrece writes, speaks and is a consultant in areas that include mobility, fall prevention, bed falls, aging parents, mobility aids and their proper use. For more information visit our mobility aid page at www.InvisibleCareGiver.com.
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Undetected unmet mobility needs can create expensive home health care costs. Take a look at our rece…
Undetected unmet mobility needs can create expensive home health care costs. Take a look at our recent press release about Expensive Health Care Continue
Posted on August 14, 2009 at 10:35am —
Assistive Technology, Senior Safety And Aging-in-Place Hidden Risks
Our senior population will rely more and more on mobility aids to Age-in-Place. After an injury or surgery and during rehabilitation assistive devices will play a role in recovery. Some if not many bypass FDA regulations in a gray area as assistive technology (AT) devices. At first glance it seems like it's no big deal because everyone assumes they are harmless. Many in healthcare consider assistive aids harmless with no idea what healthcare issues or secondary issues they create. It's time to t… Continue
Posted on June 19, 2009 at 2:20pm — 1 Comment
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Undetected unmet mobility needs can create expensive home health care costs. Take a look at our recent press release about Expensive Health Care
Well said! Unfortunately for consumers, just because a product is advertised as an "assistive aid", it isn't neccesarily safe OR beneficial. This is something all seniors should be aware of.
Our senior population will rely more and more on mobility aids to Age-in-Place. After an injury or surgery and during rehabilitation assistive devices will play a role in recovery. Some if not many bypass FDA regulations in a gray area as assistiv...
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