EPISODE · Oct 4, 2023 · 15 MIN
What to Do About Preventing Falls
from Ask Dr. Mia: Navigating Dementia Caregiving · host Dr. Mia
Send us Fan MailDr. Mia talks about the other main reason why people end up in nursing homes- "legs not working" aka falls, especially the factors that affect people's balance and what to do about each of the risk factors. New format of episode with screen share, check out Dr. Mia's new YouTube Channel if you would prefer to follow along visually. Medications that increase risk of fallsCDC's STEADI program on fall prevention STEADI program's brochures specifically for patients & caregivers: home safety check list and chair rise exerciseMyMobility plan: plan ahead for mobility changes as we ageHow to use Apple Podcast app to subscribe on iPhone- tutorial videoOr subscribe via email on my website: scroll down, on right side. Support the showVideo on Ask Dr. Mia YouTube channelTranscripts on www.miayangmd.com. Transcripts are automatically generated and may contain minor inaccuracies. Email: [email protected] expressed are exclusive of Dr. Mia Yang and not reflective of her or guest speaker's employers or funders.
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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mia talks about the other main reason why people end up in nursing homes- "legs not working" aka falls, especially the factors that affect people's balance and what to do about each of the risk factors. New format of episode with screen share, check out Dr. Mia's new YouTube Channel if you would prefer to follow along visually. Medications that increase risk of falls CDC's STEADI program on fall prevention STEADI program's brochures specifically for patients & ca...
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