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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