Falls Prevention: 8 Things Doctors Should Check

Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains 8 things health providers should check after an older person falls, to prevent future dangerous falls in aging. #fallprevention #falldown #aging #geriatrician #bloodpressure #osteoporosis #osteoporosisawareness

Download Dr. K’s list of what to check after a fall here! 8 Things to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/8-...

Learn how geriatricians usually help older adults prevent falls, by focusing in on what may be causing falls. Discover why geriatricians play a pivotal role in safeguarding older adults against falls by identifying potential causes.

This information is important to learn because most health providers who see an older person after a fall are not geriatricians like Dr. K. In a busy medical practice, older adults may not get a thorough evaluation unless they are proactive and ask about the things geriatricians recommend doing after a fall.

00:00 Why be proactive after a fall
03:36 Assessing for a new illness
05:02 Monitoring Blood Pressure While Sitting and Standing
06:00 Addressing Drops in Blood Pressure
07:23 Analyzing Blood Test Results
08:56 Medications and Their Impact on Falls
09:29 Medications that can Increase Falls
10:39 Evaluating Gait and Balance
13:24 Exploring Cardiac and Neurological Factors
14:49 Detecting Osteoporosis Risk
16:46 Additional Referrals to Consider

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Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, is a practicing geriatrician and the founder of the popular aging health website and podcast BetterHealthWhileAging.net, which she created to help families and older adults learn better ways to manage aging health challenges. Additionally, she is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF. Dr. K and her team of expert geriatric care managers currently provide ongoing support and guidance to families dealing with memory loss and Alzheimer’s through her latest online course, Helping Older Parents with Memory Loss.

In this episode, I revealed the crucial steps health providers should take after an older person experiences a fall to prevent future dangerous falls in aging. Discover how geriatricians focus on identifying the root causes of falls and understand why proactive action is vital in post-fall care – https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/8-...

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