18A: Fall Prevention

Did you know that every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall, resulting in approximately 34,000 preventable deaths a year? In today’s episode, host Debbie Loftus talks with PT experts Shelly Roller (PT, MPT, CPPS) and Amanda Kelch (PT, DPT, MHS, NCS) to explore topics that range from identifying the risk factors of falls to discussing the importance that balance plays in our everyday lives. Most importantly, you will learn the most effective fall prevention strategies to keep you safe and fall-free! Episode Links CDC Older Adult Fall Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/index.html National Council of Aging: https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/prevention/falls-prevention Show Notes Brainthropology Noun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/ - the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life -the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily life You carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose. Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRL Dr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRL Meg Scaling, OTRL Debbie Loftus, MOT, OTRL Mindfulness Episodes: Dr. Barbaranne Branca Show Links For more information about the show visit the links below. Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/ Email: [email protected] Sponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/