Best Practice: Fall Prevention Strategies
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Falls affect the quality of life of all individuals, especially older adults. As we get older, age-related changes increase the risk of injury from falls, limiting activities and social engagements, and resulting in physical decline and more complex conditions.
As the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults 65 and older, falls carry a heavy impact in how older adults approach their daily life. For aging services professionals, understanding the profound impact falls have across the care continuum—causative factors, healthcare costs and others— is essential to providing the best care and support to individuals under their care.
Tune in for insights and best practice considerations for falls prevention and ways to enhance outcomes for individuals under your care. Learn about the following:
- Causative factors for increased falls in older adults
- Impact of falls across the care continuum (cost, falls data, etc.)
- Overview of Gaitway – A Comprehensive Approach to Fall Risk Management
- Best practice considerations for Aging Services Professionals to support improved outcomes
- Helpful resources
Aging Services Professionals, listen to our latest podcast episodes, view show notes and download resources by visiting ComForConnections.com.
Thank you for helping older adults live the best life possible.
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