Learn essential strategies for preventing falls in older adults through this comprehensive 51-minute webinar. Explore the prevalence and definition of falls, understand their physical consequences, and identify both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Discover practical tips for fall prevention, including physical activity recommendations, environmental modifications, vision care, and medication management. Gain insights on proper use of mobility aids and learn the correct way to fall if an accident occurs. Equip yourself with valuable knowledge to enhance safety and independence for older individuals.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Objectives
How Prevalent are Falls? OLDER ADULT FALLS
What is a Fall?1
Physical Consequences of Fall
Types of Risk Factors!
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors
Preventing Falls
Falls Risk Factors You Can Change TODAY
Physical Activity to Prevent Fa
Environmental Recommendati
Vision and Falls Risk
Medications and Falls Risk
Walkers And Canes And Falls on
If a Fall Occurs...
Right way to fall
In Summary...
Getting Started
Taught by
Mary Greeley Medical Center
