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Patrice Antony
PT, CAPS
Patrice Antony, PT, CAPS, is a Florida International University graduate who has been practicing physical therapy in the central Florida area since 1981. Patrice became a Geriatric Clinical Specialist in 1992 and received the Clinical Excellence in Geriatric Practice award from the Geriatric Section of the APTA in 1996; she also received the Advocacy for the Older Adult award in 2009. She taught as an adjunct instructor in the University of Central Florida physical therapy program for four years and has done extensive lecturing around the country on various topics relating to care of the elderly. She is owner and president of Elder Advocates Inc., a care management company founded in 1998 that is designed to assist with medical decision-making to meet the needs of the frail elderly and the medically complex client. She is also a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) who serves as a medical consultant for residential universal building and remodeling.
Courses with Patrice Antony
Browse Course CatalogWhen a Senior’s Residence Transition Is Needed: The Practitioner’s Role
Presented by Patrice Antony, PT, CAPS
When a Senior’s Residence Transition Is Needed: The Practitioner’s Role
Change is hard for everybody, but especially for the older adult. When is the right time for a senior to make a living arrangement change, and how can practitioners help? This course will educate practitioners on how to use their unique skills to identify seniors who are at risk in their current environment and how to lead them to a safer place. This course will emphasize how to identify patient needs, decision-makers, and the need for advance directives and discuss effective goal writing and resource tools to promote efficiency.
Tools for Successful Aging
Presented by Patrice Antony, PT, CAPS
Tools for Successful Aging
A plan is always good to have in life. Seniors will need to do some advance planning as they enter their golden years. In order to be set for your golden years it's a good idea to have advanced directives, estate planning tools, and end of life tools to enable a smoother sail into that sunset.
Making Lifestyle Transitions with the Older Adult
Presented by Patrice Antony, PT, CAPS
Making Lifestyle Transitions with the Older Adult
Changes don't come easy. It is a process that is hard for everybody, but it is especially difficult for older adults. Oftentimes, life circumstance necessitates a change in environment. In this course we will identify the timing of moving out of the home, the types of options available, and the emotional impact of making a changes for yourself, friends, and family.
Psychosocial Considerations in the Aging Adult
Presented by Patrice Antony, PT, CAPS
Psychosocial Considerations in the Aging Adult
There are multiple complex issues in providing care for an older adult. During this course we will address the emotional and social issues that a senior faces in life in addition to determining possible approaches and solutions for that individual.
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