Saving Claire Fall Prevention Panel Discussion

This panel discussion was hosted in partnership with Ames Productions and sponsored by the Jacksonville Non-Profit Hospital Partnership.

Every year 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 experience a fall. However, falls can be prevented if you know where to look. Moderated by Rainie Ames of Ames Productions, this discussion features local subject matter experts in physical therapy, occupational therapy, home modification, social work, movement and balance sharing resources and information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe by preventing falls.

✔️ 01:34 "How does physical therapy help in the prevention of falls?"
✔️ 06:15 "How important is maintaining an active lifestyle in reducing fall risk?"
✔️ 11:15 "What do you recommend people do first in their homes to prevent falls?"
✔️ 16:55 "What can anyone do safely at home to improve their strength and balance?"
✔️ 23:26 "What role does ageism play in denial of fall risk?"
✔️ 32:00 "What effect does dementia have on fall risk?"
✔️ 37:54 "What services does Aging True offer for fall risk prevention?"
✔️ 41:15 Audience question: "How can Medication Therapy Management (MTM) help?"
✔️ 48:40 Audience question: "Will Medicare Advantage cover a risk assessment?"
✔️ 54:58 Final Panel Question: "If you had one fall prevention action you could recommend right now, what would it be?"


To access the resources shared in this presentation or to learn more about the Caregiver Coalition of Northeast Florida, visit: https://www.caregivercoalition.org/

To learn more about Ames Productions and the Saving Claire project, visit: https://www.thrivinginplace.net/savin...