--- title: Practice Support Services | aging description: aging | Health care practices in North Carolina face many challenges. Our quality improvement coaches (QICs) are trained to work with you to transform the way in which care is delivered in your practice. --- [![nwahec.png](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/WFUSM_NWAHEC%20Cobranding%20Logo_H_RGB.png?width=2025&height=300&name=WFUSM_NWAHEC%20Cobranding%20Logo_H_RGB.png "nwahec.png")](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/) - [Home](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu) - [What's New at NWAHEC Blog](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog) - [NWAHEC Staff](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/staff) - [Practice Support Updates](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport) # Practice Support Update Blog ## [September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/september-is-national-fall-prevention-awareness-month) Sep 10, 2024, 3:00:00 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Community](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/community), [falls](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/falls), [aging](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/aging), [safety](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/safety) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/september-is-national-fall-prevention-awareness-month#comments-listing) ![fall birches](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/fall%20birches.png?width=300&height=200&name=fall%20birches.png)Did you know: - One in four older Americans falls every year? - Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for people age 65 and older? - Falls can result in broken hips (and other broken bones) and head injuries? - Even falls without major injury can result in an older adult becoming fearful or depressed and therefore less active? *Source: https://www.ncoa.org/article/6-falls-prevention-steps-to-help-your-older-loved-ones/* [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/september-is-national-fall-prevention-awareness-month) ## [Free Event: Quality Aging Conference for Seniors and Caregivers](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/free-event-quality-aging-conference-for-seniors-and-caregivers) Sep 4, 2024, 8:45:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Wellness](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/wellness), [Community](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/community), [aging](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/aging) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/free-event-quality-aging-conference-for-seniors-and-caregivers#comments-listing) ![autumn.lake.gg](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/autumn.lake.gg.jpg?width=300&height=201&name=autumn.lake.gg.jpg) Seniors and caregivers are invited to the Quality Aging Conference to receive resources and information on living independently and maintaining the highest quality of life possible. Topics range from physical/mental health to home safety and much more. Attendees enjoy included lunch, snacks, vendors and demonstrations/services. [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/free-event-quality-aging-conference-for-seniors-and-caregivers) ## [Cognitive Health: Medicare Covers Services](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/cognitive-health-medicare-covers-services) Jun 25, 2024, 2:14:00 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [medicare](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/medicare), [memory](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/memory), [practice management](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/practice-management), [aging](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/aging), [cognitive impairment](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/cognitive-impairment) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/cognitive-health-medicare-covers-services#comments-listing) ![Puzzle head brain concept as a human face profile made from crumpled white paper with a jigsaw piece cut out on a rustic old wood background as a mental health symbol.](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Puzzle%20head%20brain%20concept%20as%20a%20human%20face%20profile%20made%20from%20crumpled%20white%20paper%20with%20a%20jigsaw%20piece%20cut%20out%20on%20a%20rustic%20old%20wood%20background%20as%20a%20mental%20health%20symbol..jpeg?width=300&height=200&name=Puzzle%20head%20brain%20concept%20as%20a%20human%20face%20profile%20made%20from%20crumpled%20white%20paper%20with%20a%20jigsaw%20piece%20cut%20out%20on%20a%20rustic%20old%20wood%20background%20as%20a%20mental%20health%20symbol..jpeg) [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/cognitive-health-medicare-covers-services) ## [Interesting Topics to Start Your Summer: Free HRSA-Sponsored Webinars](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/interesting-topics-to-start-your-summer-free-hrsa-sponsored-webinars) May 22, 2024, 9:00:00 AM / by [Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/leslie-d-mcdowell-dnp-anp-bc-rn) posted in [Primary Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/primary-care), [learning](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/learning), [mental health](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/mental-health), [Substance Use](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/substance-use), [aging](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/aging), [naloxone](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/naloxone) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/interesting-topics-to-start-your-summer-free-hrsa-sponsored-webinars#comments-listing) ![ocean.sunrise.sailboats.GG](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/ocean.sunrise.sailboats.GG.jpg?width=300&height=225&name=ocean.sunrise.sailboats.GG.jpg) Today we bring you news from the HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) Primary Health Care Digest, on a variety of topics we thought would be of interest to primary care practitioners in all settings. [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/interesting-topics-to-start-your-summer-free-hrsa-sponsored-webinars) ## [How NC’s Population is Changing and Why It Matters](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/how-ncs-population-is-changing) Apr 20, 2023, 7:30:00 AM / by [NW AHEC](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/nw-ahec) posted in [Geriatric](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/geriatric), [seniors](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/seniors), [aging](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/aging), [demographics](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/demographics), [north carolina](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/north-carolina) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/how-ncs-population-is-changing#comments-listing) What will North Carolina's population look like in coming years? NC ranks ninth nationally in population aged 65 and older and has undergone significant demographic changes in the 21st century. Assessing and understanding the demographic changes and their implications will be critical in addressing age-related issues, catalyzing change, and preparing for the future of North Carolina. [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/how-ncs-population-is-changing) ## [Advance Care Planning](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/advance-care-planning) Mar 15, 2023, 8:00:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [medicare](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/medicare), [aging](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/aging), [advance care planning](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/advance-care-planning) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/advance-care-planning#comments-listing)     "The idea of planning for care through the end of life seems distant and hard to grasp for a lot of us — especially those considered young or without current health conditions. When are we at the end? When we’re diagnosed with cancer? When we’re in the wrong place at the wrong time? “Advance care planning” is similarly vague. In advance of what? Plus, a lot of us assume a doctor or medical team is responsible for planning our care." [*Aly Lynch, 3/1/2023*](https://theconversationproject.org/tcp-blog/planning-for-my-future-health-care-today/) [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/advance-care-planning) [All posts](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/all) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### Practice Support Services Health care practices in North Carolina face many challenges. Our team of quality improvement coaches (QICs) have skills and expertise to support you in your transformation efforts. 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