Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, especially for older adults—but many falls are preventable. In this episode of Monday Health Minutes, Melanie Shafer is joined by Dr. Cindy Pinson, Section Chief of Senior Care at Valley Health, to discuss fall risk and how to stay safe and independent.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
- What “fall risk” means
- Who is most at risk for falls
- How medications can increase fall risk
- Warning signs to watch for
- Simple steps to reduce fall risk at home