by kristi Ladowski | Jul 25, 2023 | Education/Resources, For Professionals
Upcoming Informational Lectures Please check back soon for updated information on upcoming informational lectures on Falls...
by kristi Ladowski | Jul 24, 2023 | For Coaches/Leaders, For Professionals
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Purpose: To assess mobility Equipment: A stopwatch Directions: Patients wear their regular footwear and can use a walking aid, if needed. Begin by having the patient sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a line 3 meters, or 10 feet away,...
by kristi Ladowski | Jul 24, 2023 | Education/Resources, For Professionals
Quick Facts: Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults. 25,000 older adults die every year due to falls More than one out of four older adults falls each year, yet less than half report it to their health-care provider One out of five falls causes a...
by kristi Ladowski | Jul 20, 2023 | For Professionals
CDC's Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injuries (STEADI) The STEADI Initiative was developed by the CDC and offers a coordinated approach to implementing falls prevention. STEADI consists of three core elements: Screen patients for fall risk, Assess modifiable...
by kristi Ladowski | Jul 20, 2023 | Education/Resources
Talk to your friends and family It is important to have discussions with your friends and family regarding any fear of falling you have, any falls that happen, and any ways that may help you decrease your risk of falling! Family and friends can help keep us safe, but...
