075 Preventing Falls: 4 Approaches to Ask Your Doctor About

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 also covers recent research on the benefits of Tai Chi, and explains why vitamin D is no longer recommended for fall prevention.
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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

CDC Steadi:

Algorithm for Fall Risk Assessment & Interventions
Medications Linked to Falls
Risk Factors for Falls
Measuring Orthostatic Blood Pressure
Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults

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:

Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool (HSSAT)

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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