Podcasts about falls prevention

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones welcomes Jerry Acciaioli from CAPS Remodeling to discuss essential home modifications that can help seniors age in place safely and comfortably. From stairlifts and grab bars to kitchen and bathroom adjustments, Jerry shares expert advice on reducing fall risks and creating a safer living environment. Tune in for: ✔️ A practical home safety checklist

Join @dr.christina_prevett today on the Daily Show as she discusses the critical topic of falls prevention among older adults. She challenges the current frameworks and statistics surrounding falls, highlighting that one in three older adults experience falls each year, which are responsible for 90% of hip and wrist fractures. Christina emphasizes the importance of reevaluating the narrative around falls prevention and its implications for funding and research. Through her experiences in teaching the Older Adult course, Christina engages with clinicians of varying backgrounds to explore the prevalence of falls and the need for a shift in perspective regarding this pressing issue. Tune in for valuable insights on reframing falls prevention strategies to improve outcomes for older adults.

Dr. Christina Prevett // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Modern Management of the Older Adult division leader Christina Prevett discusses the critical topic of falls prevention among older adults. She challenges the current frameworks and statistics surrounding falls, highlighting that one in three older adults experience falls each year, which are responsible for 90% of hip and wrist fractures. Christina emphasizes the importance of reevaluating the narrative around falls prevention and its implications for funding and research. Through her experiences in teaching the Older Adult course, Christina engages with clinicians of varying backgrounds to explore the prevalence of falls and the need for a shift in perspective regarding this pressing issue. Tune in for valuable insights on reframing falls prevention strategies to improve outcomes for older adults. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes, or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Experiencing a fall can be traumatic not just for you but for loved ones around you. Falling at any age can be dangerous but falling in our later years can cause physical, mental and emotional challenges as well. If you've experienced this or know someone who has then the first thing on your mind is to never have to go through it again. Luckily, there are things you can do to help minimize the occurrence of another fall which are easy to implement and safe for many living situations. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How this topic of preventing future falls was inspired by an email from one of our subscribers and what their story was when experience a recent fall. 2). The effects that falls can have especially on older adults which can impact you physically, mentally and emotionally. 3). Why it's important to have spatial awareness in your environment and knowing where your body is at all times within your space. 4). How the spaces we live in are always changing with furniture, rugs, pets, pillows etc which can all serve as trip habits if you are not aware of them. 5). Why it's important to communicate with your PCP about the medications and doses you may be taking to help ensure stability and mobility at all times. /// We hope the tips and information in this episode helps you or someone you know who may have have experienced a fall. The small changes that can be made to prevent another fall can be implemented easily and help save you from possible long term effects. Keeping you safe and healthy is always the key no matter what situation you are in. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Christopher Kevin Wong, a Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University joins us to share his findings on measuring and preventing falls in the limb loss and limb difference community. Dr. Wong also serves as Associate Editor of Prosthetics Orthotics International and is the founding co-Editor of the Journal of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy. Learn more about Dr. Wong's work at Columbia University or connect with him on Linkedin. Many thanks to Knit-Rite for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about Core-spun Compression Socks.  Shop the 2024 SPS Microprocessor Promotion. Visit spsco.comAlso, email us! The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and a rotating co-host as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

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Experiencing a fall can be devastating, especially as you age. According to the CDC there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.  Moreover, nearly 319,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). With statistics like these it is important to take necessary steps to help prevent falls and these types of injuries. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why staying aware of Fall Prevention month is so important and how this helps keep this problem at the top of mind not just for one month but all year round. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in learning about the consequences of falls from clients in assisted and independent living facilities. 3). Why it's important to communicate with those around you whom you live with about your concerns for preventing falls especially if you've experienced a one in the past. 4). Some of the effects that experiencing a fall can have on you both mentally and physically. 5). Why it's important to make sure your living space is not cluttered or crowded especially when it comes to items on the floor. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be prone to falling. Falls can be costly to one's long term physical and mental health and making sure you take the necessary precautions will help ensure a longer and healthier journey in life as you age. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The free "Nothing to Fear” Annual Falls Prevention Summit happens this Friday, September 13th at Twin Cities Church from 9am to 2pm. Learn more online.

Send us a textIn this episode with Mariana, we discuss a recent article looking at the difference between muscle power and muscle strength in predicting falls in older adults. This paper found the 5x sit to stand as a measure of power was a better predictor of falls compared to manual muscle testing or strength testing using a dynamometer. We discuss:The implications of this paper for our patientsThe difference and the relationship between muscle power and muscle strengthBest tests to use to assess power output in your patientsHow you can use strength exercises to improve power in patients of all ages with and without equipmentImportance of power and strength for balance training in this population

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.In this episode Physiotherapist Colbey Van Leeuwen talks about falls prevention for upper limbs and lower limbs. How much do you know about the vestibular system? How can multitasking help? Let Colbey explain!NeuroMoves is a specialised exercise service for people with neurological conditions and physical disabilities. Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists want to increase your independence, health and wellbeing and help you work towards your goals, no matter how big or small.If you want more information visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise/.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak with Jordyn Rice and Sarah Heath from UBC's Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab about the impacts of exercise in preventing cognitive and mobility decline. They discuss common barriers to exercise, the value of health coaching, and emphasize the point that even a little bit of physical activity is better than nothing. They also offer an opportunity for listeners to get involved in a study.Links from the episode:Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab: Website Falls Prevention Clinic: Website  Jordyn Rice's profile: Website Sarah Heath's profile: Website  Current Clinical Study on SuPA Mobility: Website  Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose's profile: Website Center for Aging Smart: Website

In this episode with Alex Roberts, we explore the world of walking aid prescription, adherence, and falls prevention in physiotherapy. We examine the importance of selecting the right aids, strategies for improving adherence, and the prevalence of falls among different patient populations. Additionally, we discuss innovative solutions like magnetic walking aids and their potential to enhance adherence and reduce falls risk. Alex Roberts studied at the University of Sydney has worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS in the UK and Westmead Hospital in Australia and has a passion for falls prevention.Magnetic Walking Aid research article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38019042/#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20The%20results%20of%20this,drops%20when%20compared%20to%20SWAs.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

Preventing falls is an important aspect of living an active lifestyle especially as we age. Injury from a fall can have long lasting effects not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Being proactive and including exercises in your weekly routine that support strengthening the muscles which are the core of our balance is important to staying independent well into our later years. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we thought it was important to address Falls Prevention and what can be done to help minimize the risks through exercise. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their struggles with past injuries from falls. 3). How incorporating “Sit to Stand” exercises can greatly help with strengthening the muscles that support your balance when getting in and out of a seated position. 4). Why exercises that incorporate “side to side” movements are great for building up lower body muscles and how that can help improve your walking which will minimize fall risk. 5). The importance of incorporating core and abdominal exercises regularly and why that also helps strengthen you mid section and minimize fall risk. /// Fall accidents are far to common especially amongst older adults and our balance and stability are important aspects to living a mobile and independent life. We hope the exercises we shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may have either experienced an unfortunate fall or is looking to strengthen the muscles that support our stability. Staying safe and independent are the goals and taking a proactive stance will help you live a longer, happier life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany McKinney, Physician Assistant with Shae Medical, joins us to talk about preventing falls, the right way to fall and equipment to help us.

Partners In Safety On today's podcast, we'll be talking with our friend, Blaine J. Hoffmann of The Safety Pro Podcast. So - stay tuned. You can find the show notes to each episode, links to the information mentioned on the podcast, the social media platforms we're on, and anything else related to the podcast at WarehouseSafetyTips.com. If you're a seasoned Podcast Listener, this podcast will be different from most you listen to.  It's based on exactly what the name implies - Warehouse Safety Tips.  And since the people in that industry are busy - we know time is money so each episode will be as short and to the point as possible. And now that all that is out of the way - let's get to the Podcast! Partners In Safety Have you ever heard the term "Tribe Knowledge"?  It refers to knowledge within a group but unknown outside of it. Regarding safety, it's essential to know as much as you can.  Learning what other individuals are doing outside your influence allows your knowledge to grow and progress what's known about safety in the process. That's precisely what we're doing today! We're interviewing our friend Blaine J. Hoffmann - host of The Safety Pro Podcast and author of the book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" - to learn his safety tips. As always - these tips are provided as guidelines for you to follow.  Please be sure to follow the specific tips offered by your facility. Here are five great tips from Blaine and a bonus tip from him and me. Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention and Protocols - Housekeeping, alerting maintenance to issues, and making sure your facilities are properly marked off with safety floor tape and signs are vital. Understanding Materials and Mechanical Handling - Because receiving, handling, and shipping products are being handled both by hand and with all shapes and sizes of machinery - it's important to know exactly what you're supposed to be doing and where you're allowed to do it at all times. Avoiding Falling Objects - With racks and shelving as part of many facilities - it's important to know all the proper weight limits, stacking guidelines, height restrictions, and anything related to your warehouse. Fire Safety and Protection - Storage and disposal of flammable items need to be front of mind.  And knowing what to do, who to contact, and where to go in the event of a fire - is equally important. 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Safety should be something you never stop training on, implementing, and improving upon!   Be sure to keep listening to this podcast, checking out The Safety Pro Podcast, and reading Blaine's Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" to better YOUR Safety Program! Thank you for being part of another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips. Until we meet next time - have a great week, and STAY SAFE! Before moving on - here's a word from one of our sponsors. If you've ever been to or worked in a warehouse - you know just how important safety is to management and staff.  It's almost impossible to go 10 steps without seeing Safety Tape, Angles, Signs, and/or products. These items show us how to be safe and avoid danger in the workplace.  And if you're looking for the best products to make this happen - look no further than Mighty Line! Mighty Line Floor Signs / Floor Markings offer the best industrial products! 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Priya Shah, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Health Improvement, discusses a new guide to falls prevention that outlines strategies and best practices; Dr. Philip Chan, Infection Disease Consultant at the Rhode Island Department of Health, credits Rhode Island's status as a universal vaccine state as to why they are a leader in adolescent immunizations; and an ASTHO blog article by ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, Marcus Plescia, outlines why healthy aging and brain health are public health issues. ASTHO Report: Expanding Falls Prevention Through Surveillance, Community-Clinical Linkages, and Strategic Planning and Evaluation Today In Parenting Webpage: Rhode Island Remains A Vaccination Leader Nationwide State of Rhode Island Department of Health Webpage: Office of Immunizations ASTHO Blog Article: From the Chief Medical Officer: Public Health Approaches to Healthy Aging and Brain Health ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

Conversation w/ Sara Pappa, PhD, MCHES, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, and Rainie Ames, Executive Producer, Saving Claire Falls Prevention Project, about falls-related injuries and prevention programs for older adults, and the Saving Claire Falls Prevention Project.

When we think about aging, one of the first things we think about is how to live a long, healthy and happy life. This is the crown jewel of enjoying a life well lived and full of happiness. However as we know this isn't always easy to achieve especially when it comes to our physical health. Sometimes there are opportunities that we can take advantage of that will help us age safely in place and maintain our independence well into our later years. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How little things that we can do around our homes and outside of the home can help with things like falls prevention and promote stability when staying physically healthy. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working in assisted living homes and some of her concerns she has about the living conditions and safety measures that could be improved. 3). How going through the transition of living our lives interdependently to having to depend on others can be a difficult adjustment especially if we are physically limited in our abilities. 4). Why preventing falls is so important in our later years as a simple fall can affect you not only physically but mentally as well. 5). Some of Meredith's suggestions regarding eating a healthy diet and how it can help contribute to a longer life. /// Making sure we take steps to support our lives as we age can make a big difference down the road. Installing helpful habits that will allow us to stay independent for as long as possible is key to promoting a longer, healthier life. We hope our suggestions in this episode help you decide what modifications you can make now or down the road that will you stay strong, independent and happy into your later years. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to falling, age is really irrelevant.  From time to time, It happens to us all.  In older adults, however, it can be a game changer. Amber Miller is Assoc. State Director of Outreach for AARP focused on making people aware of preventing falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 36 million older adults fall annually, resulting in 32,000 deaths. The AARP HomeFit workshop provides information to participants on how to decide what type of home modifications are needed to stay in their home as they age. It also provides ideas and inspiration on making those modifications. The goal of this webinar is to educate participants on home updates that can make it easier for them to go about their daily activities while staying comfortable, independent, and injury-free in their home.  AARP of Wisconsin will be offering a free virtual seminar on fall prevention on September 18th.  Register today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Siobhan Part Falls Management Co-ordinator St James's Hospital. We talk all things falls including prevention and management and the simple things we can all do in our everyday lives to be more aware.

Dr. Moyer unpacks myths of aging and challenges us to rethink the use of assistive devices and vigorous physical activity in our older adults to help prevent falls and fractures. See the show notes for links to the articles referenced by Dr. Moyer in this fun and informative conversation.    References:  Cruz A de O, Santana SMM, Costa CM, Gomes da Costa LV, Ferraz DD. Prevalence of falls in frail elderly users of ambulatory assistive devices: a comparative study. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2020;15(5):510-514. Accessed at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30907182/ Gell NM, Wallace RB, LaCroix AZ, Mroz TM, Patel KV. Mobility device use in older adults and incidence of falls and worry about falling: findings from the 2011-2012 national health and aging trends study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2015;63(5):853-859. Accessed at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25953070/  Hildebrand A, Martini D, Fling B, Cameron M. Ambulation Assistive Device Training Prevents Falls, Increases Device Satisfaction and May Decrease Sitting and Increase Walking in MS: A Randomized-Controlled Pilot Study (S24.004). Neurology. 2017;88(16 Supplement):S24.004. Accessed at: https://n.neurology.org/content/88/16_Supplement/S24.004.short Harding AT, Weeks BK, Lambert C, Watson SL, Weis LJ, Beck BR. A comparison of bone-targeted exercise strategies to reduce fracture risk in middle-aged and older men with osteopenia and osteoporosis: LIFTMOR-M semi-randomized controlled trial. J Bone Miner Res. 2020;35(8):1404-1414. Accessed at: https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.4008 Watson SL, Weeks BK, Weis LJ, Harding AT, Horan SA, Beck BR. High-intensity exercise did not cause vertebral fractures and improves thoracic kyphosis in postmenopausal women with low to very low bone mass: the LIFTMOR trial. Osteoporos Int. 2019;30(5):957-964. Accessed at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00198-018-04829-z Watson SL, Weeks BK, Weis LJ, Harding AT, Horan SA, Beck BR. High-intensity resistance and impact training improves bone mineral density and physical function in postmenopausal women with osteopenia and osteoporosis: the LIFTMOR randomized controlled trial. J Bone Miner Res. 2018;33(2):211-220. Accessed at: https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.3284 Open-Access Resources from APTA Geriatrics on Best Practice, Hip Fractures, Falls, and more: https://aptageriatrics.org/practice/evidence-based/ APTA Geriatrics Website: https://aptageriatrics.org/ Community Falls Prevention Programs Toolkit:  https://aptageriatrics.org/sig/balance-falls-special-interest-group-bakup/falls-prevention-awareness-toolkit-updated/ Balance and Falls Outcome Measures Toolkit: https://aptageriatrics.org/sig/balance-falls-special-interest-group-bakup/bfsig-outcome-toolkit-updated/ Cognitive and Mental Health-Delirium Fact Sheet: https://aptageriatrics.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/APTA-Geriatrics-CMH-SIG-Delirium.pdf  Falls Prevention is a Team Effort from NCOA: https://ncoa.org/article/falls-prevention-is-a-team-effort

Dr. Phil Wagner is founder-CEO of Sparta Science, a physician and a strength coach whose own athletic career as a football and rugby player was cut short by a series of avoidable training injuries. Dr. Wagner's commitment to data-driven coaching and athlete development began as a strength coach for U.C. Berkeley and UCLA and as a professional rugby coach in New Zealand and Australia.Frustrated by the lack of evidence-based approaches to athletic performance and injury prevention within professional sports, Phil received his medical degree from USC focused on biomechanics. Phil's passion for protecting athlete health and longevity through injury resilience coupled with his medically-oriented human performance mindset inspired him to found Sparta Science, a movement technology and data science company focused on improving musculoskeletal health.During Phil's time as a college athlete and strength and conditioning coach at UC, Berkeley, he became frustrated with the lack of evidence-based approaches to performance injury. This experience inspired Phil to blend machine learning with practitioner expertise to generate data that helps us better understand the complex human body. Learn More https://spartascience.com/

Falls are a complex problem. This makes preventing them a perfect target for our OT skillset. This week we are looking at an article that explores “the state of the science” on preventing falls in hospitalized patients. The authors walk us through:The scope of the problem The science (or lack thereof) supporting different interventionsWhile many of the interventions sound simple (like gripper socks and alarms), the article we review in this 1-hour course reminds us that nothing is simple in creating truly effective fall prevention initiatives. To discuss what this research looks like in practice, we are excited to welcome to the podcast Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, CDP, CFPS. In addition to being a certified fall prevention specialist, Pooja served as a fall champion at her hospital, and has a wealth of knowledge and experience about being involved in hospital wide quality initiative.  Whether you are looking to up your game as an individual therapist or as part of a quality team at your facility, this is a great conversation for you!  In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the OT Potential Club.You can find more details on this course here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-fall-preventionHere's the primary research we are discussing:LeLaurin, J. H., &; Shorr, R. I. (2019). Preventing falls in hospitalized patients. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 35(2), 273–283. Support the show

Join Dilshara Suriyarachchi and Rosalind Birt who are discussing Falls Prevention. Dilshara and Rosalind and both Physiotherapists who work in a rehab hospital. Dilshara has 10 years' experience and Rosalind over 30 years. Both of them find the work rewarding with enjoy helping to get people back on their feet and improving their confidence. REFERENCES: 1. Lindy Clemson & Megan Swann (2008), Stepping On: Building confidence and reducing falls, a community-based program for older people, Sydney University Press 2. Bradley, C (2013) Trends in Hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 1999-00 to 2010-11 3. Dept. of Health & Ageing, (2011), Don't Fall for it 4. Harvey, LA & Close, JCT (2013) Trends in fall-related hospitalisations in persons aged 65 years and over, NSW, 1988-1999, Sydney Falls & Injury Prevention Group, Neuroscience Research Australia, 2013 5. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Community Health Services, Safe Over 60 Project, Health Promotion Unit 6. NSW Falls Prevention program, 2017, Active and healthy http://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/ 7. Better Health Channel, 2018, Older People – preventing falls at home www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/falls-prevention-at-home 8. Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association Inc 2015, acra.net.au 9.National heart foundation of Australia, walking.heartfoundation.org.au, Accessed Nov 2018

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Sara Pappa, PhD, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Marymount University, and Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS, Lecturer, Marymount University Malek School of Health Professions, about causes/risks of falls and falls prevention programs.

This new falls guideline is COMPREHENSIVE. In todays episode, @christina_prevett goes through some of the highlights for the episode https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/51/9/afac205/6730755 Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to http://PTonICE.com/resources to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!

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Vision impairment can increase your chances of a fall in the home. Join us to learn about fall prevention and how you can keep your balance strong, regardless of your vision. Falls can create many health problems.

What if you or a loved one goes into the hospital for a treatable condition only to end up with a completely unrelated health problem while admitted? It happens and is a perennial issue. Almost one-million Americans experience falls in the healthcare systems every year. In this episode of GuideWire, Devin Hubbard with FastTraCS talks to Kim Young, Clinical Senior Management Engineer in the Office of Quality Excellence and Performance Improvement at UNC Health, about falls and preventing them. Today’s Topics Include: Quality Coach: Why falls matter to Kim - it’s a really big, persistent problem Fiscal Year: Out of 850 falls, ~20% were injured and had to be treated because of fall Fall Defined: Anytime somebody hits the floor when assisted or not Financial Impact: Extending length of stay and who covers costs is a concern Who falls? Assessment is conducted for patient factors that predispose them to falls Where do patients fall in hospitals? All over, but mostly when going to the bathroom Why do patients fall then? Want to maintain independence, mobility, and privacy Ways to proactively prevent falls: Accompany and assess patient, use of alarms/aids Rounds/Telesitter: Ask, remind patients if they want help; time consuming and laborious What’s needed? Some type of technology or way patients don’t get injured due to falls Future of Falls: Improvement and innovation is needed for more elegant solutions Links and Resources: Devin Hubbard Kim Young - FastTraCS Clinical Advisory Group FastTraCS GuideWire Podcast on Twitter GuideWire Podcast U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Database of Nursing Health Quality Indicators

Today's episode is all about falls. Falls are one of the most prevalent and challenging risks that older adults face and addressing them, needs consideration of a wide array of risk factors. From physical and mental health, to environment, and as we learn in this interview – even what you're thinking about. Our guest is Professor Kim Delbaere from UNSW and Neuroscience Research Australia or NEURA. Her work focuses on understanding the factors that can lead to falls among older adults and finding out, what she calls "acceptable interventions”. Kim is also the President of the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society and has been instrumental in the creation of new tools for falls prevention such as the app Standing Tall (which you can learn more about at www.standingtall.org.au). As always you can hear Daniella and Maurie's take and thoughts about these ideas in their show Who Cares? which is released every Friday. The Aged Care Enrichment Podcast is brought to you by SilVR Adventures ⬇️

On this episode I discuss how boxing is actually effective in lowering the risk of falls in Parkinson Disease Patients Sources: š“Benefits of Physical Activity.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 Nov. 2021, https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm. šCanning, Colleen G, and Catherine Sherrington. “Exercise for Falls Prevention in Parkinson Disease.” Neurology, vol. 84, no. 3, 20 Jan. 2015, pp. 304–312., https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000001155. šHorbinski, Craig, et al. “Longitudinal Study of Boxing Therapy in Parkinson's Disease, Including Adverse Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown.” 2021, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-355283/v1. šMarrasC, Beck JC, Bower JH, et al. Prevalence of Parkinson's disease across North America. NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2018;4:21 šMarusiak, Jarosław, et al. “Eight Weeks of Aerobic Interval Training Improves Psychomotor Function in Patients with Parkinson's Disease—Randomized Controlled Trial.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 16, no. 5, 2019, p. 880., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16050880. šMoore, Abbie, et al. “A Community-Based Boxing Program Is Associated with Improved Balance in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease.” International Journal of Exercise Science, vol. 14, no. 3, 2021, pp. 876–884. šMorris, Meg E., et al. “Boxing for Parkinson's Disease: Has Implementation Accelerated beyond Current Evidence?” Frontiers in Neurology, vol. 10, 2019, https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2019.01222. šNero, Håkan, et al. “Long-Term Effects of Balance Training on Habitual Physical Activity in Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease.” Parkinson's Disease, vol. 2019, 2019, pp. 1–9., https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8769141. šPelicioni, Paulo H., et al. “Falls in Parkinson's Disease Subtypes: Risk Factors, Locations and Circumstances.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 16, no. 12, 2019, p. 2216., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16122216. šSangarapillai, Kishoree, et al. “Boxing vs Sensory Exercise for Parkinson's Disease: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.” Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, vol. 35, no. 9, 2021, pp. 769–777., https://doi.org/10.1177/15459683211023197. šSimon, David K., et al. “Parkinson Disease Epidemiology, Pathology, Genetics, and Pathophysiology.” Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, vol. 36, no. 1, 2020, pp. 1–12., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2019.08.002. š“Stages of Parkinson's.” Parkinson's Foundation, https://www.parkinson.org/Understanding-Parkinsons/What-is-Parkinsons/Stages-of-Parkinsons. šVieira de Moraes Filho, Ariel, et al. “Progressive Resistance TraininimprovesBradykinesia, Motor Symptoms and Functional Performance in Patients with Parkinson's Disease.” Clinical Interventions in Aging, Volume 15, 2020, pp. 87–95., https://doi.org/10.2147/cia.s231359. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Join Nicola Graham as she chats with Emeritus Professor Sheila Lennon. Sheila joined Flinders University in 2012 as Foundation Chair of Physiotherapy and has over 40 years experience in physiotherapy. Her area of research and teaching expertise is neurological rehabilitation and she runs regular balance and mobility programs. Sheila offers suggestions to help strengthen and maintain your balance and mobility and strategies to prevent falls. Thanks to Pro Podcast Production for their support in producing the MS Podcast series.

It's Fall! And with the new season, we start Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Listen to this episode to learn how to raise awareness in your communities about the impact of falls on older adults and how to start screening today for fall risks in order to develop individualized prevention programs.National Council on Aging Falls Free Checkuphttps://www.ncoa.org/article/falls-free-checkupCDC STEADI websitehttps://www.cdc.gov/steadi/index.html

Join Leah Burkhart and Kelley Clark. Kelley is a physical therapist, and an exceptionally knowledgeable one here, at Salem Health Hospital. And our conversation centers around the importance of reducing the risk of and recovering from falls. As in…falling down. At first glance, that may seem like a topic we could easily keep at the periphery of “wellness” talks…but in truth, it's an incredibly important part of our health and wellbeing. Injuries that we incur when we fall can have a huge impact on the quality of our lives. We may sustain an injury that makes it difficult to walk (thus making exercise more challenging. Depending on the nature of the fall, we may even sustain a brain injury.  While older adults and young children are at highest risk for sustaining traumatic bring injury due to falls, everyone is at risk. The good news is that many falls can be prevented. In our talk, today, Kelley and I cover the kinds of things that can lead to a fall (and how to treat and/o prevent those conditions). We also talk about resources available in our health care system that many have no idea even exist. Finally, we end the discussion with an invitation to come to this year's fall  prevention event - held on Saturday, September 25th from 8am - 11am. Should you be listening to this after September 25th, 2021… please keep an eye out for future events, as this will certainly not be the last we host in our community. You can keep abreast of all events and classes by visiting us at salemhealth.org/chec. 

Why are falls so preventable, yet responsible for so many deaths each year? In this episode we welcome Dr. Amanda Bentley, whose passion for working with elders has made her a strong voice in the community about falls risk and prevention. Amber Bentley is the Director of Therapy for The Getachew Knee Clinic in Columbus, Ohio, an OP center offering a holistic approach to treating knee pain and arthritis. This allows people to avoid or delay the need for surgery. Amber received her Bachelors of Science in Biology with honors at Ashland University, while also earning four All-American awards competing as an NCAA Division II runner. She earned her Masters of Education and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Cleveland State University. While at CSU, she published several articles for scientific journal. A licensed PT for 8 years, she's worked in home health, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings. She's most passionate about geriatrics and is committed to integrating her PT, educational and athletic background to both facilitate functional independence for her patients and to educate the community about the benefits of living healthy and active lifestyles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medical-necessity/message

The death rate from falls for older adults in Wisconsin is one of the highest in the nation. We talk about what can cause falls and what you can do to lessen your chances of falling.

Introduction about Wegovy as a new treatment for obesity. Dr Amodio discusses fall prevention in older adults. News: Semaglutide for the treatment of obesityBy Hector Arreaza, MD, and Daniela Amodio, MD. About 70% of Americans suffer from overweight or obesity. It has been 7 years since a medication was approved by FDA for chronic weight management. As a reminder, Saxenda® (liraglutide, daily SQ injection) was approved in 2014 for the treatment of obesity in adults (7 years ago), and remarkably, in December 2020, Saxenda® was also approved for the treatment of obesity in children older than 12 years old (good to know). Saxenda® is a GLP-1 receptor agonist.On June 4, 2021 (7 years later), Novo Nordisk® did it again and got approval for a new medication for the treatment of obesity (disclaimer, I do not receive any money from Novo Nordisk®)After extensive trials (drum rolls), Wegovy® (pronounced wee-GOH'-vee) has been approved by the FDA for chronic weight management. The component is semaglutide, yes, you heard me right, this is the same component of Ozempic®, an injected medication FDA-approved for diabetes treatment, and it is the same component in Rybelsus® (pronounced reb-EL-sus), which is the same semaglutide but in oral form. -Wegovy® is a synthetic version of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). GLP is an incretin, and as such, it reduces glucose levels by optimizing the secretion of insulin and decreasing the secretion of glucagon during digestion. Wegovy® exerts its action in areas of the brain to curb appetite and increase satiety. The use of Wegovy is approved in adults with a BMI above 30 kg/m2, or above 27 kg/m2 who have at least one weight-related condition. As with other medications for obesity, Wegovy is an adjunct therapy which can be added to intensive lifestyle modifications.This is Rio Bravo qWeek, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California. Our program is affiliated with UCLA, and it's sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home.  Page BreakElderly Falls.   By Daniela Amodio, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD Patients who are older than 65 are normally called “older patients”, but sometimes it's confusing, older than who? What does it really mean? There are many euphemisms: seniors, older adults, elderly, “prolonged youth”, or old-timers.“Aging experts… have tried calling people young old (65 to 74), old old (75-84) and oldest old (85+). Age-based categories at this stage of life often aren't helpful because there is so much variability in how people age.” (Tracey Gendron, gerontologist at Virginia Commonwealth University)[2]Key points: 1. A fall is one of the most common events that may make older adults lose their independence.2. Complications from falls are the leading cause of death from injury in adults older than 65 years old.3. A multifactorial risk assessments should be done in older adults with >2 falls in the past 12 months.  Interventions that have shown to be effective in reducing falls: Medication reviewExercise programs for muscle strengthening and balance trainingVitamin D supplementation in vitamin D deficiency Use appropriate footwear Home hazardous assessment Comment: Deprescribing is an essential activity during your geriatric visits. Avoid unnecessary medications. Use the AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults to determine which medications you should either discontinue or change to minimize risk of falls. Some examples include: benzodiazepines, some antidepressants and dextromethorphan/quinidine. Prevalence and morbidity of falls in older adults:According to CDC, one out of three adults older than 65 years old reports falling in the previous year. The incidence of falls is higher with advanced age, which means one half of individuals older than 80 years old or those living in nursing homes will fall each year. Most falls result in soft tissue injury and 5-10% result in fracture or head trauma. Women and nursing facility residents are more prone to non-fatal injury than men. Death rate due to falls is more common in white men older than 85 years old. Risk factors: Multiple studies indicate that falls are multifactorial. Risk factors include: old age, cognitive impairment, female gender, history of falls, gait/balance problems, low vitamin D, pain, psychotropic medications, Parkinson's disease, stroke and arthritis. Physiologic changes expected with aging: With aging visual acuity is affected as well as inability for dark adaptation. Loss of sensitivity in the legs is expected as well as loss of balance. Also, there may be other changes in the CNS that affect postural control, including loss of neurons and dendrites and depletion of neurotransmitters such as dopamine in basal ganglia. There is inability to keep an upright posture due to decline in baroreflex sensitivity, resulting in hypotension.  Elderly patients are prone to dehydration due to decreased body water percentage and decreased renin and aldosterone levels, these factors can lead to orthostatic hypotension and falls.Prevention: The most modifiable risk factor is medication use. Of note, there is no difference in the risk of falling with the use of older antidepressant or antipsychotics compared with the newer SSRIs. Same thing applies with newer nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics to treat insomnia versus using benzodiazepine. So, the risk is the same.The risk of falls increases with older adults taking more than one psychotropic medication, and among adults taking >3 medications of any type. Other medications that affect the risk of falls are antihypertensive medications. Meta-analysis studies have shown an increase of risk in those elderly patients taking medications such as:  digoxin, diuretics, class Ia antiarrhythmics and NSAIDs. As a reminder, class Ia antiarrhythmics are sodium channel blockers. Drugs in this group include quinidine, procainamide, and disopyramide. They cause QT prolongation, that's why they are used, for example, in patients with short QT syndrome and recurrent ventricular arrhythmias (VA). Medications for dementia such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, have been associated with increased risk of syncope. Examples on this group: donepezil and memantine for Alzheimer's disease.Hypoglycemia is a risk factor for falls, so be cautious if you decide to use medications that cause hypoglycemia, including insulin. What do we do when we see a patient who reports frequent falls? Evaluation of the Elderly Patient Who Falls:The most important point in the history is asking if there has been a previous fall because this is a strong risk factor for future falls. For patients presenting with a fall, it is important to include the activity at the time of the fall, the occurrence of prodromal symptoms (lightheadedness, dizziness and imbalance) and the location and time of the fall. Medication history should focus on newly added medication or recent dosage changes as well as the use of medications mentioned before. We need to identify potential factors in the environment such as lighting, floor covering, railings, furniture.  Physical Exam/Screening tests:The most important part of the physical examination is evaluation of musculoskeletal function that can be accomplished by performing stability tests.  A useful test that evaluates strength and balance is the Up and Go test: patient stands up from a chair without using their arms to push against the chair, walks across the room (10 feet), turns around, walks back and sits down without using their arms. This test can evaluate muscle weakness, balance problems, gait abnormalities. Timed up and go test (TUG): An elderly patient who takes ≥12 seconds to complete this test is at risk for falling. This should be done routinely in geriatric visits. POMA test (performance-oriented Mobility assessment) It evaluates balancing gait through a number of items including ability to sit and stand from an armless chair, ability to maintain standing balance when pulled by an examiner and ability to walk normally, and maneuver obstacles. Treatment and Prevention:In 2011 the AGS and BGS updated clinical practice guidelines for prevention of falls in older adults. All older adults in the community at risk of falling should be offered an exercise program incorporating balance, gait, and strength training. The interventions should be tailored to the individual's cognitive ability and language. The interventions considered to be effective are the following:1. Home environment assessment and intervention should be performed by a healthcare professional in older adults who have fallen or have risk factors for falling. 2. Discontinue or minimize psychoactive medications. Tapering medication is associated with a decreased rate of falls.3. A prescribing modification program for PCP that includes medication review checklist, education and feedback from pharmacists. 4. Manage foot problems: Clinicians should advise their patients to use walking shoes with high contact surface area. In elderly patients with disabling foot pain, falls may be reduced by intervention such as: customized insoles, foot/ankle exercise and falls prevention education. The USPSTF recommends exercise interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk for falls (Grade B). The USPSTF recommends against vitamin D supplementation to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older (Grade D).Fall is a common cause of morbidity, disability and mortality. Let's remember to screen and intervene to prevent falls.____________________________Conclusion: Now we conclude our episode number 56, “Elderly Falls.” Dr Amodio gave us a summary of effective strategies to prevent falls in elderly patients. She described how to perform the “Timed-Up-and-go” test, a useful tool to screen for fall risk. She explained that exercise, home safety inspection, and medication reconciliation are useful strategies to prevent falls. Even without trying, every night you go to bed being a little wiser.Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek. If you have any feedback about this podcast, contact us by email RBresidency@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. This podcast was created with educational purposes only. Visit your primary care physician for additional medical advice. This week we thank Hector Arreaza, Daniela Amodio, and Cecilia Covenas. Audio edition: Suraj Amrutia. See you next week! _____________________References:FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management, First Since 2014, FDA (online), June 4, 2021. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-drug-treatment-chronic-weight-management-first-2014 Burling Stacey, “If we can't call old people 'old,' what's the right word?” The Philadelphia Inquirer (online), July 20, 2017. https://www.inquirer.com/philly/health/health-news/if-its-rude-to-call-old-people-old-whats-the-right-word-20170723.html Berry, Sarah D and Douglas P Kiel, Chapter 34: Falls. Geriatrics Review Syllabus, 9th edition. Editors: Barbara Resnick, 2016. Reuben, David B. Falls Prevention and Falls. Geriatrics At Your Fingertips, 22nd edition. American Geriatrics Society, 2020.  

Falls Prevention 2.0 = Falls PREPAREDNESS with Dustin Jones

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In this week's episode of Podcast from Washington, NACCHO government affairs team members Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the Executive Orders following the inauguration of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, and Vice President Kamala Harris. They also discuss the release of $19 billion in COVID-19 mitigation and testing money being sent out via the Epidemiology and Lab Capacity (ELC) Enhancing Detection Expansion grants.   Later in the program, Ian sits down with Kevin McGinnis, program manager of Community Paramedicine, Mobile Integrated Health Care and Rural Emergency Care at the National Association of State EMS Officials. They discuss community paramedicine and how these programs help to prevent older adult falls.  

Some of you will remember Erin from the Occupied 2020 Guide to Job Interviews....Well she's back! and this time we are delving into her true passion, falls prevention. This is an area I will openly admit that I didn't know much about the specifics of it so i absolutely loved this conversation. Erin is very occupation based in her views and practice and very practical in her advice. Give it a listen.

Some of you will remember Erin from the Occupied 2020 Guide to Job Interviews....Well she's back! and this time we are delving into her true passion, falls prevention. This is an area I will openly admit that I didn't know much about the specifics of it so i absolutely loved this conversation. Erin is very occupation based in her views and practice and very practical in her advice. Give it a listen.

Molly Rittberg treats many patients who can potentially benefit from falls prevention physical therapy. Brady and Molly give you all the vital information you need if you or a loved one thinks they could benefit from physical therapy for falls prevention.

Community-Based Falls Prevention & Stroke Survivors Group Tell Their Stories LIVE from Marymount University Two years ago this week the show was LIVE! In-person @ Jimmy's alma mater Marymount University!Seriously missing being at live events in person with people… But let’s take a THROW BACK THURSDAY listen to this two part episode… we had a REALLY interesting mix of guests. Jennifer Tripkin was a professor at Marymount at the time working on a community-based fall prevention program, but now she’s working with the National Council on Aging! Part 2 brings you Adam Meakins and Erik Meira. They have podcasts of their own and it was great to bring them on together, they were in Arlington va that weekend to give a continuing education course. Melissa Richman - who runs a group at the Stroke Comeback Center in VA as well as helping her group of survivors of stroke and tbi host their OWN PODCAST! Called The Slow Road to Better! We brought the whole team on the show to talk about THEIR story and how THEY live… Throwback Thursday brought to you by the Academy of Orthopedic PT - the leaders in orthopedic pt and education. Find them online @ ORTHOPT.org - new courses out on Blood Flow Restriction Training with Johnny Owens - Tissue Tolerance - the running athlete and of course - Current concepts of Orthopedic PT - an amazing resource for preparing for the OCS examination.

Community-Based Falls Prevention & Stroke Survivors Group Tell Their Stories LIVE from Marymount University Two years ago this week the show was LIVE! In-person @ Jimmy's alma mater Marymount University!Seriously missing being at live events in person with people… But let’s take a THROW BACK THURSDAY listen to this two part episode… we had a REALLY interesting mix of guests. Jennifer Tripkin was a professor at Marymount at the time working on a community-based fall prevention program, but now she’s working with the National Council on Aging! Part 2 brings you Adam Meakins and Erik Meira. They have podcasts of their own and it was great to bring them on together, they were in Arlington va that weekend to give a continuing education course. Melissa Richman - who runs a group at the Stroke Comeback Center in VA as well as helping her group of survivors of stroke and tbi host their OWN PODCAST! Called The Slow Road to Better! We brought the whole team on the show to talk about THEIR story and how THEY live… Throwback Thursday brought to you by the Academy of Orthopedic PT - the leaders in orthopedic pt and education. Find them online @ ORTHOPT.org - new courses out on Blood Flow Restriction Training with Johnny Owens - Tissue Tolerance - the running athlete and of course - Current concepts of Orthopedic PT - an amazing resource for preparing for the OCS examination.

According to the World Health Organization, the population aged 65 and over is growing faster than all other age groups. It's therefore important to make sure this cohort has the means to be socially, politically and economically engaged in communities.Tom Robinson is joined by professors Anne-Marie Hill and Siobhan Austen to discuss how advances in technology are helping us to live better for longer, how we can remain financially independent after we retire, whether COVID-19 has revealed ageist attitudes, and key things we can do now to stay mentally and physically active at any age. COVID-19 and aged care [02:43]Key aspects to living well [05:32]Push back on being told you're old [05:49]Tech advances helping us to live well [09:16]Pension vs superannuation [12:31]Falls indicate if we're ageing well [14:58]Women and their super rights [19:34]Learn moreCurtin Ageing Research NetworkSafe exercise at home websiteFinancial ownership and control within older householdsGender issues in an ageing societyGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.au.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of the university.Music: OKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio LibraryYou can read the full transcript for the episode here: https://thefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/getting-old/transcript.

On this weeks episode of the Let's Talk Fast Podcast, I had fellow Exercise Physiologist and director of The Health Blueprint, Isaac McCrimmon.Isaac started out working for me as an undergraduate completing his work placement hours around 6 years ago. A few years later Isaac was running my Exercise Physiology Clinic while I took the year off to travel France and spend time with my wife and kids.Isaac has a passion for helping people and has acquired a number of amazing skill sets that allow him to do that and create a successful business at the same time.Together we talk about the mistakes that many people make around their training and how you can begin to train and build a foundation of movement patterns that will allow you to move more efficiently and help you become a more balanced, stronger and less prone to injury individual.I hope you enjoy the episode and if you did and haven't already, please go and give the podcast a quick review and 5 star rating as it would mean the world to me and then DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE to make sure you never miss an episode!!!Join the tribe and become a NO BREAKFAST CLUB member today and receive daily workouts sent directly to your email, discounts on products and services and MUCH more planned in the no too distant future. Anyone can join and all you need to do is CLICK HERE to find out more and sign up today to join the team!Isaac McCrimmon DetailsInstagram: @thehealthblueprint.epContact The No Breakfast Guy:Instagram: @the_no_breakfast_guyWebsite: www.thenobreakfastguy.comEmail: info@thenobreakfastguy.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/thenobreakfastguy

Now that our elder seniors are confined to their homes with no-one able to keep a watchful eye, the risk of falling is a serious concern for families and loved ones, especially since 50% of falls occur in the home. Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst elder citizens with elder citizens experiencing one or more falls each year. Of injury related hospitalizations, 85% are the result of falls and 95% of hip fractures are related to falls. What can we do as a community to keep our seniors safe in their homes? We will explore the key causes and risk factors associated with falls, what are suggestions to mitigate incidence and risks of falls, what measures can be put in place to monitor if an elder loved one has fallen and and what should someone do if indeed they have fallen.

In this episode I interview fellow physiotherapist Nelin Krull about her experience working in a hospital setting for more than 6 years. We talk about total knee and hip replacements and how to make surgery more successful. We talk about healing and preventing injuries from becoming worse over time. We also talk about her experience working in ER department with elderly patients who just had a fall. She offers tips on how to make the home safer and what things to look out for in a family member or friend that may indicate a higher risk of falling. https://www.myofascialmississauga.com/ @myofascialmississauga on Instagram and Facebook

In this episode I interview fellow physiotherapist Nelin Krull about her experience working in a hospital setting for more than 6 years. We talk about total knee and hip replacements and how to make surgery more successful. We talk about healing and preventing injuries from becoming worse over time. We also talk about her experience working in ER department with elderly patients who just had a fall. She offers tips on how to make the home safer and what things to look out for in a family member or friend that may indicate a higher risk of falling. https://www.myofascialmississauga.com/ @myofascialmississauga on Instagram and Facebook

In this episode I interview fellow physiotherapist Nelin Krull about her experience working in a hospital setting for more than 6 years. We talk about total knee and hip replacements and how to make surgery more successful. We talk about healing and preventing injuries from becoming worse over time. We also talk about her experience working in ER department with elderly patients who just had a fall. She offers tips on how to make the home safer and what things to look out for in a family member or friend that may indicate a higher risk of falling. https://www.myofascialmississauga.com/ @myofascialmississauga on Instagram and Facebook

This dialogue is a glimpse into a legend— whose name might not be world-renown but surely is worth getting to know—Dr. Sean Peterson. We connected over our love of people and children who are, “differently-abled. We talk about autism, uniqueness, human behavior and more. Love For Kids We’re at a point where every guest we have on could be someone famous. But just because someone’s well known, doesn’t mean you can have a real-life affirming conversation with them.  Today, Christopher converses with Dr. Sean Peterson. Dr. Sean has a Phd. in Applied Behavior Analysis and has spent 10 years running an autism clinic. He’s a wonderful guy, a husband and father. He also runs a physical therapy clinic with his wife called FYZICAL. “I think people are wonderful in general but working with kids in particular, is amazing. the delight that they have in their eyes, the ability to just make me laugh about ridiculous things.” - Dr. Sean Peterson What is Autism? Dr. Sean defines autism as “a neurodevelopmental disorder. He acknowledges that everyone, doctors and parents alike, needs a lot more to understand autism, but on the most basic level, it is categorized by repetitive behavior and social deficit. “A lot of that social deficit comes in the form of communication deficit. In particular, being able to communicate basic wants and needs and also being able to interpret the feedback that is given back.” - Dr. Sean Peterson Functional Behaviors As a behavioral analyst, Dr. Sean shares his point of view on why humans behave such way. It is basically categorized into four: access to attention, access to tangible items, escape from unpleasant situations and access to sensory input or automatic reinforcement He further cites examples of how to identify each one.  “Everybody is unique. Follow your different right? So, its really finding that specific piece for each kid and so from a behavior analyst standpoint, from an applied behavior analysis perspective, our goal is really to teach functional replacement behaviors and skill acquisition.” - Dr. Sean Peterson He further shares that behavior is functional. Everything we do has a functional outcome and the same behavior could actually bring us different things. To hear more information about Dr. Sean Peterson and to learn more about human behavior and loving differently abled kids, download and listen to the episode. Bio: Originally, from outside of Los Angeles, CA, Sean spent his college years at TCU down in Ft. Worth, TX.   During his time in Ft. Worth, Sean spent 4 years as TCU's Mascot, SuperFrog!   He also had the privilege of cycling across the United States to raise money for individuals with disabilities.   After finishing at TCU, Sean went on to complete his PHD in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.   He moved his young family to Sioux City, IA, where he was the first clinical director of the Pier Center for Autism.   When Sean and Lauren began to consider a move to be closer to family, Oklahoma City was the perfect choice.  Sean and his wife Lauren have a passion for evidence based medical care and opened FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Oklahoma City to provide physical therapy focused on Pelvic Health, and Balance and Falls Prevention.  It is with Lauren's physical therapy knowledge and passion that FYZICAL has grown, and is helping the people of OKC Love Their Lives!   Links: Fyzical Linkedin - Sean Peterson We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes! Get amazing, different stories on business, marketing, and life. Subscribe to our newsletter The Difference.

This dialogue is a glimpse into a legend— whose name might not be world-renown but surely is worth getting to know—Dr. Sean Peterson. We connected over our love of people and children who are, “differently-abled. We talk about autism, uniqueness, human behavior and more. Love For Kids We’re at a point where every guest we have on could be someone famous. But just because someone’s well known, doesn’t mean you can have a real-life affirming conversation with them.  Today, Christopher converses with Dr. Sean Peterson. Dr. Sean has a Phd. in Applied Behavior Analysis and has spent 10 years running an autism clinic. He’s a wonderful guy, a husband and father. He also runs a physical therapy clinic with his wife called FYZICAL. “I think people are wonderful in general but working with kids in particular, is amazing. the delight that they have in their eyes, the ability to just make me laugh about ridiculous things.” - Dr. Sean Peterson What is Autism? Dr. Sean defines autism as “a neurodevelopmental disorder. He acknowledges that everyone, doctors and parents alike, needs a lot more to understand autism, but on the most basic level, it is categorized by repetitive behavior and social deficit. “A lot of that social deficit comes in the form of communication deficit. In particular, being able to communicate basic wants and needs and also being able to interpret the feedback that is given back.” - Dr. Sean Peterson Functional Behaviors As a behavioral analyst, Dr. Sean shares his point of view on why humans behave such way. It is basically categorized into four: access to attention, access to tangible items, escape from unpleasant situations and access to sensory input or automatic reinforcement He further cites examples of how to identify each one.  “Everybody is unique. Follow your different right? So, its really finding that specific piece for each kid and so from a behavior analyst standpoint, from an applied behavior analysis perspective, our goal is really to teach functional replacement behaviors and skill acquisition.” - Dr. Sean Peterson He further shares that behavior is functional. Everything we do has a functional outcome and the same behavior could actually bring us different things. To hear more information about Dr. Sean Peterson and to learn more about human behavior and loving differently abled kids, download and listen to the episode. Bio: Originally, from outside of Los Angeles, CA, Sean spent his college years at TCU down in Ft. Worth, TX.   During his time in Ft. Worth, Sean spent 4 years as TCU's Mascot, SuperFrog!   He also had the privilege of cycling across the United States to raise money for individuals with disabilities.   After finishing at TCU, Sean went on to complete his PHD in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.   He moved his young family to Sioux City, IA, where he was the first clinical director of the Pier Center for Autism.   When Sean and Lauren began to consider a move to be closer to family, Oklahoma City was the perfect choice.  Sean and his wife Lauren have a passion for evidence based medical care and opened FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Oklahoma City to provide physical therapy focused on Pelvic Health, and Balance and Falls Prevention.  It is with Lauren's physical therapy knowledge and passion that FYZICAL has grown, and is helping the people of OKC Love Their Lives!   Links: Fyzical Linkedin - Sean Peterson We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes! Get amazing, different stories on business, marketing, and life. Subscribe to our newsletter The Difference.

General discussion on how to decrease one's fall risk including what is a fall, risk factors for falling, home care assessments, ideal shoes, and PT specific interventions.

Some resources that are available:  https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/ http://stopfalls.org/ https://www.help4hd.org/resources

The National Council on Aging's Senior Director Kathleen Cameron talks Falls Prevention Awareness Day. The NCOA has tools and resources available and tries to educate the public about how to prevent falls each year on the first day of... Fall. This year it's September 23rd. Find the NCOA's resources here: https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-awareness-day/?utm_source=ncoa&utm_medium=homepage This was originally aired on another podcast that Pintcast host Jimmy McKay produces - FOXcast PT. But we thought the content was so great we wanted to share it again.

The National Council on Aging's Senior Director Kathleen Cameron talks Falls Prevention Awareness Day. The NCOA has tools and resources available and tries to educate the public about how to prevent falls each year on the first day of... Fall. This year it's September 23rd. Find the NCOA's resources here: https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-awareness-day/?utm_source=ncoa&utm_medium=homepage This was originally aired on another podcast that Pintcast host Jimmy McKay produces - FOXcast PT. But we thought the content was so great we wanted to share it again.

We talk with Kathleen Cameron from the National Council on Ageing about their Falls Prevention Awareness Day (9/23). Kathleen shares resources and insight for clinicians of all disciplines to help prevent falls in older adults. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher  | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

We talk with Kathleen Cameron from the National Council on Ageing about their Falls Prevention Awareness Day (9/23). Kathleen shares resources and insight for clinicians of all disciplines to help prevent falls in older adults. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher  | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

We talk with Kathleen Cameron from the National Council on Ageing about their Falls Prevention Awareness Day (9/23). Kathleen shares resources and insight for clinicians of all disciplines to help prevent falls in older adults. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher  | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

We talk with Kathleen Cameron from the National Council on Ageing about their Falls Prevention Awareness Day (9/23). Kathleen shares resources and insight for clinicians of all disciplines to help prevent falls in older adults. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher  | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

We talk with Kathleen Cameron from the National Council on Ageing about their Falls Prevention Awareness Day (9/23). Kathleen shares resources and insight for clinicians of all disciplines to help prevent falls in older adults. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher  | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

In this episode, seniors can learn how to stay safe at home with the Stay on Your Feet falls prevention program offered by Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health. Host : Ken Day Guest : Debbie O’Grady , Physical Activity Specialist 613-549-1232 ext 1209 email kflapublichealth.ca.

Chelsea Gilchrist - Falls Prevention & Center For Healthy Aging, National Council On Aging (NCOA) by Resources For Integrated Care

Sachin Jain - Falls Prevention, Medicare - Medicaid Plan Perspective by Resources For Integrated Care

Listen to Episode 34 of the ACA Podcast: Assessing Falls Risk and Falls Prevention Program, presented by Dr Anthony Coxon, with guest Professor Kim Delbaere

I'm getting off the Falls Prevention Treadmill...& why you should too Watch the video at https://www.facebook.com/educatePT/videos/1753893404704893/ Be sure to check out Modern Management of the Older Adult - an 8 week online course led by Dustin Jones and Christina Prevett. This course is approved for 16 CEU's and is sure to help you improve how you treat and view older adults - http://ptonice.com/older-adult-1

Older Adult Wednesdays  www.ptonice.com 

Meg Lowry, creator of Clock Yourself, attained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2007 from the University of QLD, and her Master of Health Services Management from Griffith University in 2015. She has worked at Ipswich General Hospital, RBWH, Mater Mothers Hospital, Redlands Public Hospital and Metro South Aged Care Assessment Team. She has a breadth of experience in the sub-disciplines of acute cardiology, respiratory, gerontology, women’s health, outpatient and post-acute rehabilitation. The Clock Yourself methodology was designed by Brisbane physiotherapist Meg Lowry of Next Step Physio. Meg’s career goal is to tackle the undesirable conditions that we commonly associate with aging; dementia, falls, osteoporosis (and associated fractures), incontinence and prolapse. Clock Yourself is Meg’s flagship software application, and it represents her professional contribution to both the Dementia Prevention and Falls Prevention domains. Meg is excited to present this methodology to the research community with the hope it will be independently investigated. Meg has also produced Balance Yourself, and is now working on other novel clinical innovations that may change our course of aging. Follow Meg Lowry on LinkedIn or  @MegLowryPT on Twitter and like Next Step Physio on Facebook to ensure you don’t miss out on announcements when future preventative health innovations are released. @MegLowryPT @Clock_Yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=k1KBt96FFyc   https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/07/25/whats-appening-nerve-whiz-nervous-system-app/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/2018/04/23/296-duke-university-faculty-residents/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/2018/06/11/308-university-south-carolina-live-part-1/    

This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar and is a continuation of the previous podcast where she interviews Rachel Meade and Sonya Clark from Injury Matters on additional tips to reduce the risk of falls. This podcast focuses on safety tips regarding medications and alcohol intake. The podcast also gives practical tips on how to improve nutrition and have a healthy mind. Note: This information is general and may not apply to you or another person. If you have any concerns about your health or the health and wellbeing of a child, consult a doctor or other healthcare professional. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this website/podcast/blog. In order to comply with the regulations of the medical board of Australia, please do not leave any comments or testimonials encouraging the use of these medical services.

Falls Prevention Part 1 : This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Rachel Meade and Sonya Clark from Injury Matters on reducing hazards indoors and outdoors as well as how a home can be assessed to make it safer. In addition this podcast covers important aspects to consider regarding improving/maintaining balance and strength in terms of falls risk reduction. Resources: 1. https://injurymatters.org.au 2. Falls Risk Checklist:https://www.stayonyourfeet.com.au/home/falls-risk-checklist/ 3. Home Safety Checklist: https://www.stayonyourfeet.com.au/homesafetychecklist/ Remove hazards: https://www.stayonyourfeet.com.au/home/remove-hazards/ Note: This information is general and may not apply to you or another person. If you have any concerns about your health or the health and wellbeing of a child, consult a doctor or other healthcare professional. you should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this website or podcast. In order to comply with the regulations of the medical board of Australia, please do not leave any comments or testimonials encouraging the use of these medical services.    

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SRP Turns 2! Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription for Balance & Falls Prevention We're celebrating SRP's 2nd birthday and breaking the 200k download mark by re-releasing some of our most popular episodes. Here's Joe Daniels on Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription for Balance & Falls Prevention: http://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/shorts ---------- Ever wondered how we can become leaders in geriatric care? Dr. Carole Lewis wants to discuss this topic in a Free Webinar: Breaking Out of the Clinic - Strategies to become leaders in geriatric care. To get access to the webinar, go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com/Great

Falls are not a normal part of aging, yet one out of every four adults age 65 and older falls every year, and most have significant health and lifestyle consequences as a result. The good news is, falls can be prevented.Listen to this important segment as Chris Wellner, PT, shares the most common dangers and some of the best tips and advice to prevent falls if you're found to be at high risk.

According to the National Council on Aging, one in four older Americans falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+.Balance disorders can strike at any age, but are most common as you get older. In this segment, Sandra Fox a Tidelands Health physical therapist, joins the show to discuss balance and fall prevention and how helping an aging loved one to reduce their risk of falling is a great way to help them stay healthy and independent as long as possible.

"Have we changed the PS 50 (probability of survival) for the elderly trauma patient?"  Dr. Robert Barraco quotes one of his mentors, Dr. Carl Valenziano, in this episode about the topic of elderly falls prevention.  Joining Dr. Barraco in this episode is Dr. Marie Crandall, lead author of the EAST EBR "Prevention of fall-related injuries in the elderly."  Traumacast moderators Drs. Kevin Pei and David Morris discuss many aspects of elderly falls prevention and the larger topic of geriatric medicine as it pertains to modern trauma care with Drs. Barraco and Crandall. Resources and Relevant WebsitesEAST EBR - Prevention of fall-related injuries in the elderlyCDC - STEADI (Stop Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injury)Stepping OnCochrane - Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the communityCochrane - Population-based programs for the prevention of fall related injuries in older peopleAmerican Association for the Surgery of Trauma Geriatric Trauma CommitteeAmerican College of Surgeons - Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric PatientAmerican Geriatrics Society

Shubert, T. E. (2011). Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription for Balance and Falls Prevention: A Current Review of the Literature. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 34(3), 100-108. "Falls are the leading cause of emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and unintentional death for older adults. Balance and strength impairments are common falls risk factors for community-dwelling older adults. Though physical therapists commonly treat balance and strength, standardized falls screening has not been fully incorporated into physical therapy practice and there is much variation in the frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy prescribed to achieve optimal results" "This article describes the current best practices for physical therapists to effectively improve balance and manage falls risk in patients. The unique challenges and opportunities for physical therapists to incorporate evidence-based fall-prevention strategies are discussed." Trouble locating the article? Find me here: Twitter: @jdaniels_SPT Facebook: Joe Daniels Email: jd2012@nova.edu Enjoy! -------------------- Want to connect with like-minded clinicians? Consider Joining the Senior Rehab Project to get access to: Monthly Mastermind Meetup Free Newsletter Free Private FB Group Go to SeniorRehabProject.com

Lori Brown, Clinical Operations Director for MHP discusses local fall prevention strategies with Ayden Jones, Falls Prevention Programs Manager for Healthy Aging NC www.healthyagingnc.com

In this episode we cover the evidence base for falls prevention, particularly community based programmes designed to improve balance and mobility. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

IP editor Brian Johnston talks to Ciara Zachary (postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Health Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins University) about her study looking at barriers to implementing falls prevention programmes in senior centres.See also:Barriers to senior centre implementation of falls prevention programmes http://bit.ly/XmpJ4k

A clinical discussion with nursing staff about falls prevention measures.

Intalere welcomes Dr. Michelle McCleerey, Director of Patient Safety for the Hill-Rom IT Solutions group. Previous to this role, Michelle held several other positions in Hill-Rom including the Director of Clinical Marketing and the Director of Professional Services, leading the clinical consulting services, design services, information services, and patient and caregiver safety services groups. Michelle has a background in nursing and Master’s Degrees in Education and Business Administration. She also has a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Human Factors, the study and design of the human-system interface. Dr. McCleery will be our guest for a series of discussions on preventing patient falls. This discussion features current regulations concerning patient falls prevention including the CMS rule and the Joint Commission campaign.

This month on Senior Beat we were joined by Dr. Andy Kosseff (co-chair of United Way Falls Prevention Task Force) and Dr. Kay Heggestad will talk about falls prevention.  The discussion will highlight the damage caused by falls in the older population and will emphasize prevention strategies. Next, hosts Christine Beatty and Helen Aarli welcome Kari Trapskin is Director of Health Care Quality Initiatives for the Pharmacy Society of WI to the show. They talk about adverse drug reactions, which also impact the potential of accidents. They also learn about prescriptions and their impact on an older adult is essential to avoid the unseen hazards of adverse drug reactions.