Every year, 4,000 B.C. seniors fall and sustain a hip fracture. A total of one third of all seniors in the province will fall. These mobile clinics have various experts including kinesiologists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists so seniors can get tests, a medication review, diet evaluation, and a personalized activity program. “There are four key ways to prevent […] The post Mobile Falls Clinics appeared first on Andy Schildhorn, PREC.
Every year, 4,000 B.C. seniors fall and sustain a hip fracture. A total of one third of all seniors in the province will fall. These mobile clinics have various experts including kinesiologists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists so seniors can get tests, a medication review, diet evaluation, and a personalized activity program.
“There are four key ways to prevent falls as a senior: get your eyes checked, make your home safer, get regular exercise – including strength and balance training – and ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medications,” said Fabio Feldman, manager of Fraser Health’s falls and injury prevention program. “Following this simple advice could save you, or someone you love, the pain and suffering of a dangerous fall.”
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