004 What to Do If You're Worried About Falls

March 10, 2016 • 00:26:26
004 What to Do If You're Worried About Falls
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004 What to Do If You're Worried About Falls

Mar 10 2016 | 00:26:26

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

  • Why older adults fall
  • How to identify underlying health risk factors and fall triggers, so that you can personalize your fall prevention plan
  • The three step process Dr. Kernisan uses to create a fall prevention plan for an older person
  • Medications that geriatricians often reduce or stop, to reduce fall risk
  • How blood pressure medication can increase fall risk, and a simple test to discuss with the doctor

Related Episode: 005  Expert Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention

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