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CEI to Host Interactive Fall Prevention Forum for Seniors and Caregivers

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September 24, 2018

Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury that can lead to costly hospitalization, extensive rehabilitation, and social isolation.

To help inform the East Bay community about fall prevention strategies and related resources, Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) will host a Fall Prevention Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its San Leandro PACE Center, 1850 Fairway Drive in San Leandro. The Forum is free and open to the public, with light refreshments and free parking provided.

The Forum celebrates National Fall Awareness Prevention Week and will feature information about the importance of fall prevention, live demonstrations of fall prevention techniques, and opportunities for attendees to ask doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists questions about preventing falls. In addition, attendees will be able to experience exciting virtual reality displays, receive safety tips on how to reduce falls at home, learn ways to recognize warning signs that may be precursors to a fall, and discover the best questions to ask doctors about fall prevention.

According to Sadiya Kazi, OTR/L, CEI rehabilitation manager, staying active helps prevent falls and makes it easier to recover more quickly from a fall. “One of the major reasons people stop moving when they get older is the fear of falling. But for most people, there’s a point when it’s time to start moving again and incorporating exercises and activities that safely build an older person’s strength and confidence,” she said.

Several community organizations will be available to answer questions and provide resources related to fall prevention, including Alameda County Emergency Medical Services; Alameda County Senior Injury Prevention Program; Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay; Alzheimer’s Association; City of San Leandro; DayBreak Adult Care Centers, and SilverRide assisted ride service.

Now in its 36th year, CEI helps at-risk seniors live at home, rather than in nursing homes, through its national senior health plan known as PACE (the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). Although every senior enrolled in PACE meets the requirements for nursing home care, 96 percent of CEI’s participants continue to live and thrive in their communities. CEI offers a robust fall prevention program of education and physical activity to its senior participants and their family caregivers.

Tours of the recently opened state-of-the-art San Leandro PACE Center will be conducted throughout the event. Physical and occupational therapists will be available in the fitness gym to answer questions and demonstrate exercises designed to improve strength, balance and resilience. CEI doctors also will be available to answer questions about preventing falls as attendees tour the onsite medical clinic.

For more information, please contact Dianna Garrett at 510-433-1150 or dgarrett @cei.elders. org or visit https://cei.elders.org/events-directory.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.