004 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls

004 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls

Better Health While Aging

004 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls

Mar 10 2016 |

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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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