DuBOIS, Pa. — Penn State DuBois Occupational Therapy Assistant students Fiona Riss, Emily Busija and Maddie Barsh recently were on a mission to help empower and educate the community at Christ the King Manor DuBois, Pennsylvania. The OTA Fall Prevention and Wellness Program, a three-part series, was the students' vessel for making a difference in the lives of the residents.
The program, designed to promote health and reduce the risk of falls, was a collaborative effort between the Penn State DuBois Occupational Therapy Assistant program and the Christ the King community. Under the guidance of Program Director and Associate Teaching Professor LuAnn Delbrugge, the students aimed to impart valuable knowledge to the residents of the apartments and cottages at Christ the King Manor.
On a brisk October day, the second segment of the series commenced. The atmosphere in the room buzzed with anticipation as the students delved into the critical topics of fall prevention, wellness and senior health.