Juanita Allen Kingsley presents "Winter Health & Safety" at MetroWest YMCA

Natick, Mass. – (January 25, 2016) – Century Health Systems, parent company of Natick Visiting Nurse Association and Distinguished Care Options, recently collaborated with the MetroWest YMCA to present “Winter Health & Safety for Older Adults.”

Juanita Allen Kingsley, W-EMT, Century Health Systems’ Director of Business Development, provided attendees with practical tips to maintain good health and safety during the cold winter months.

In her presentation, Kingsley addressed physical safety both inside and outside of the home; what to do in the event one becomes stranded in a snowstorm; pet safety; safe heating tips; frostbite and hypothermia; first aid; and more.

“The safety of those in our communities is of paramount importance, and New England winters can pose significant but avoidable health events,” said Judith Boyko, RN, MS, MBA, Century Health Systems CEO. “Older adults are especially at risk for conditions like hypothermia or frostbite if they don’t dress appropriately, and activities like shoveling can put a strain on one’s heart,” she added.

Century Health Systems’ next presentation, “Caring for the Caregiver,” will take place at the MetroWest YMCA will take place on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Attendees will address the steps caregivers can take to preserve their own health and well-being.

For information about hosting or attending an upcoming workshop, please contact Century Health Systems at 508-651-1786 or info@centuryhealth.org.

Century Health Systems is located at 209 West Central Street, Suite 316, Natick, Mass., 01760. For additional information, call 508-651-1786 or visit www.centuryhealth.org.

About Century Health Systems: Since 2001, Century Health Systems has provided high-quality, innovative health education and wellness programs to the MetroWest community. Its programs aim to meet the needs of individuals of all ages – from pre-school to seniors – and cover such areas as professional health and safety training; public health consultations; corporate wellness; school and early childhood programming; and recreation. Along with its affiliates, Natick Visiting Nurse Association and Distinguished Care Options, Century Health Systems provides a true continuum of care throughout the communities it serves.

PHOTO, L to R: Rick MacPherson, President & CEO, MetroWest YMCA; Dedham resident Juanita Allen Kingsley, W-EMT, Director of Business Development, Century Health Systems; and Kimberly Kirshon, Wellness Director, MetroWest YMCA, at the recent “Winter Health & Safety for Older Adults” workshop