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Prime Time Alive- Preventing Falls

Mary Greeley Medical Center via YouTube

Overview

This course aims to educate participants on preventing falls among older adults. The learning outcomes include understanding the prevalence of falls, identifying different types of risk factors, and learning preventive measures such as physical activity, environmental recommendations, and medication management. The course teaches skills like recognizing non-modifiable risk factors, using walkers and canes correctly, and knowing the right way to fall to minimize injuries. The teaching method involves a structured approach with sections on risk factors, prevention strategies, and actions to take if a fall occurs. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in promoting the well-being and safety of older adults, including caregivers, healthcare professionals, and older adults themselves.

Syllabus

Intro
Objectives
How Prevalent are Falls? OLDER ADULT FALLS
What is a Fall?1
Physical Consequences of Fall
Types of Risk Factors!
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors
Preventing Falls
Falls Risk Factors You Can Change TODAY
Physical Activity to Prevent Fa
Environmental Recommendati
Vision and Falls Risk
Medications and Falls Risk
Walkers And Canes And Falls on
If a Fall Occurs...
Right way to fall
In Summary...
Getting Started

Taught by

Mary Greeley Medical Center

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