Preventing Falls in Older Adults
40.00
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the definition of falls and their impact.
- Describe risk factors for falls along with age-related body changes that may contribute to that risk.
- Identify evidence-based fall risk screening tools that can be performed in the community.
- Identify evidence-based assessment tools that measure fall risk and assist in therapeutic treatment planning.
- Design therapy interventions supported by evidence-based practice that decrease fall risk and potentially prevent future falls in older adults.
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Preventing Falls in Older Adults
40.00
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the definition of falls and their impact.
- Describe risk factors for falls along with age-related body changes that may contribute to that risk.
- Identify evidence-based fall risk screening tools that can be performed in the community.
- Identify evidence-based assessment tools that measure fall risk and assist in therapeutic treatment planning.
- Design therapy interventions supported by evidence-based practice that decrease fall risk and potentially prevent future falls in older adults.