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In This Episode:
Dr. K reviews her four most used fall prevention approaches, which are routine in geriatrics care but are often overlooked by busy primary care providers. She covers:
- The three questions about falls that PCPs should be asking older adults
- How the CDC’s STEADI fall prevention algorithm can help you understand what your health provider should be doing
- Why medication review is an essential part of fall prevention
- The importance of checking blood pressure sitting and standing
- How a physical therapy evaluation can help
- The recent research suggesting Tai Chi helps prevent falls
- How to get a good home safety assessment done
- Why Vitamin D is no longer recommended for fall prevention (but is still worth taking)
Related episodes:
052 – Maintaining Mobility & Preventing Falls in Aging: Myths & Truths
034 – Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medication to Reconsider
004 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls
005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention
011 – Vitamin D: The “Healthy Aging” Dose & FAQs
Related Resources:
- CDC Steadi:
- How to Prevent Falls: 4 Proven Approaches To Ask Your Doctor About
- 10 Types of Medications to Review if You’re Concerned About Falling
- Videos Illustrating Otago Exercises for Fall Prevention (includes CDC-recommended assessment exercises)
- Effectiveness of a Therapeutic Tai Ji Quan Intervention vs a Multimodal Exercise Intervention to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults at High Risk of Falling: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- Occupational Therapy Geriatric Group at the University at Buffalo free home safety workbook:
- Vitamin D: the Healthy Aging Dose (Plus Answers to 7 FAQs)
- US Preventive Services Task Force: Falls Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
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