Sue Doyle, pictured, is a Battle Ground occupational therapist and certified aging-in-place specialist. She is the featured speaker at this month’s Commission on Aging meeting.
Learn about smart home innovations in health care and safety that can support aging in place at this week’s Commission on Aging meeting.
Sue Doyle, a Battle Ground occupational therapist and certified aging-in-place specialist, will speak about the role occupational therapy can play in maintaining independence and preventing injuries. She also will discuss technological tools that can help seniors function effectively and safely in their homes.
The May 16 discussion is the third of nine meetings this year focused on supportive services, especially for people 50 and older. Research shows that 87 percent of people prefer to retire in place and will need a variety of services so they can remain in their home as long as possible.
The Commission on Aging, supported by the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing the needs of aging community members. For more about the commission, go to clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging. For a schedule of topics visit clark.wa.gov/community-planning/2017-supportive-services-speaker-series-0.
Commission meetings are carried live on CVTV Channel 23 and online at www.cvtv.org. To see replay times, go to www.cvtv.org.
