[Health & Wellness] Falls Prevention With Dr. Marla Beauchamp

Presented on: Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 7:00 PM EST




Resources

  • Falls Prevention Webinar Handout
    Stay Independent - Learn more about fall prevention.
  • Otago Exercise Program
    The Otago Exercise Program (OEP) was developed and tested by the New Zealand Falls Prevention Research Group in New Zealand to reduce falls in older persons.
  • Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
    How seniors (aged 65 and older) can join free classes to help maintain balance and strength or prevent falls.
  • Parachute
    Parachute Fall collaborative is on hiatus since funding was cut in March 2024, but the programs listed on their website are still active:


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Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, but the good news is that many falls can be prevented with simple changes to your home and lifestyle.

Join Dr. Marla Beauchamp for a discussion on falls prevention, where we’ll explore the key causes of falls and offer practical tips to improve your balance, strengthen your body, and make your environment safer. Learn how to stay active and independent as you age and reduce your risk of injury!

About the speaker:

Marla Beauchamp is a physical therapist, Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Canada Research Chair in Mobility, Aging and Chronic Disease. She also directs the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging | Dixon Hall Centre, a partnership with a front-line social service organization supporting older adults. Dr. Beauchamp’s research aims to identify ways to keep older adults mobile and healthy in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

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