Worried About Falling? Here's How to Ease Those Worries

12/02/2019

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Episode Synopsis

Slips and falls can cause devastating damage, particularly for the aging population. Kaitlin Watson, occupational therapist, shares tips for fall prevention.Resources:Medications linked to Fallshttps://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-FactSheet-MedsLinkedtoFalls-508.pdfHome Fall Prevention Checklist https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-CheckForSafety-508.pdfFamily Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from Fallinghttps://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-CaregiverBrochure.pdfWhat You Can do to Prevent Fallshttps://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-WhatYouCanDo-508.pdf