Helping Older Adults Open Up About Falls Why Older Adults are Hesitant to Talk About Falling Diet, exercise, alcohol consumption, that weird supplement you bought from a targeted ad- there are plenty of things in our daily lives we brush under the rug when we fear being judged. Sitting in the doctor’s chair can sometimes […]
Fall Prevention: It Takes a Village Much like the human body, senior communities and care facilities are most effective when all moving parts are communicating and networked. While each individual department has their specific role for serving aging adults, they also have a responsibility to look for and respond to signs of health risks. Fall […]
The Vestibular System and Fall Risk If you are a physical therapist working with older adults in a community setting, you might be concerned that vestibular therapy is out of your skill set. While it is true that vestibular assessment is a specialized skill, keeping this system on your radar is essential for balance and […]
Balance Exercises: How Much is Enough to Protect Against Falls? Do you know there is a recommended intensity for balance training to make a functional difference and protect against falls? Training programs aimed at improving balance in older adults living in the general community should reach a threshold dosage according to research. Of course, there […]
Balance Testing with the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance: Is It Enough?
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