About the Authors

Carmen Stephens has had an eclectic nursing career that has allowed both acute care and community health to be combined in various fashions. The love of “aging well” began with a Gerontology Traineeship at the Langdon Center on Aging in 2015-16 focusing on fall prevention in long term care for persons 65 and over. This work then became a training for community folks to learn about “fall prevention.”   Along with certification as a nurse educator, Dr. Stephens is a certified family life educator with the National Council on Family relations. When not teaching fall prevention or being actively involved with nursing students Carmen walks outdoors, volunteers with medical clinics and participates in SIGMA nursing honor society.

Kelly Henrichs is an associate professor at the University of Colorado College of Nursing where she has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate programs for over 10 years. Her passion is caring for older adults in an effort to improve the health outcomes of this population. She has practiced as a nurse practitioner for more than 14 years, mostly working with older adults in outpatient settings.

Dr. Aimee Luna, PT, DPT is a dedicated physical therapist with over 17 years of experience helping patients recover from injuries and improve their mobility. She is passionate about using corrective exercise for older adults in the critical care environment as well as in preventative programming such as balance training to prevent falls and frailty.

Dora Cheung is a Clinical Pharmacist who works on the Acute Care of the Elders (ACE) Unit at the University of Colorado Hospital. She collaborates closely with the healthcare team to improve outcomes for older adults by optimizing medication use and ensuring safety. With over 20 years of experience, Dora is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for older adults.