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PT Inquest is an online journal club. Hosted by Erik Meira and JW Matheson, the show looks at an article every week and discusses how they apply to current physical therapy practice.
3/13/21: Stephanie Wierzbicka of ComForCare Home Care | WHY DO OLDER ADULTS FALL? | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes
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You might be surprised to know that most older adults don’t know why they have fallen. This week, Stephanie Wierzbicka, Manager of Strategic Health Programs for ComForCare Home Care, talks about why older adults fall and what options are available to manage that risk. She says it’s necessary to be proactive because most seniors do not realize that they are at risk of falling. Tune in to Part I of a two-part series to learn about falls, fall prevention, and why caregiving is a team sport. Don’t miss this show!
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