Effective Fall Prevention in the Geriatric Population: Strategies from the CDCs Dynamic Trio – Michel (Shelly) Denes

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The CDC has dedicated itself to address fall prevention in the geriatric population through the STEADI Initiative (Stop Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries). Analyze the algorithms that address each area that impact fall risk. STEADI will be covered comprehensively, including balance, medications, home environments, medical conditions and fear of falling. Key takeaways from the latest research will offer new patient fall prevention solutions.

1. Analyze the latest advances in fall prevention from the CDC – STEADI Initiative for Fall Prevention into your practice. 
2. Distinguish between comprehensive screening tools and assessments to identify issues with balance, visual-spatial functioning, proprioception and other root causes of fall risk. 
3. Select the most appropriate intervention to safely restore balance, mobility and function in your patients. 
4. Determine how home-based risk factors that contribute to falls can be mitigated. 

Integrate the Latest Advances in Fall Prevention 

• CDC’s STEADI Initiative
  • Screen, assess and intervene 
  • 3 key questions to ask your patients 
  • Case Study: RBG 

Comprehensive Assessments 

• Identify issues with balance, visual-spatial functioning, and proprioception 
• Stay Independent Brochure 
• Evidence-based gait and balance tests 
• Home hazards, BP, Visual Test 
• Feet and footwear issues 
• Comorbidities to consider 

Impact of Medications on Fall Risk 

• Beers criteria for medications 
• Interventions for optimizing the medication list 

Safely Restore Balance, Mobility and Function 

• Assess available interventions 
• Evidence-based exercise program details 
• Treatments for BP issues 
• Referrals for vision impairment 
• Appropriate exercise RX for older adults 

Home Based Risk Factors 

• Evaluation and intervention for:
  • Home hazards 
  • Foot and footwear issues 
• Referrals for home and community based exercise and fall prevention programs 

$59.99   $20 – Effective Fall Prevention in the Geriatric Population: Strategies from the CDCs Dynamic Trio – Michel (Shelly) Denes