Patricia Dean is a certified gerontological nurse with 37 years of experience.

She is experienced in the care of elderly with 20 years in acute care and 17 years in long-term care. Her love of the elderly and her attention to the knowledge that affects the elderly give her a unique insight into falls and fall prevention. As director of nurses at Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Natick, Massachusetts, Ms. Dean trains and promotes healthy living for the seniors in her care.