Stay Independent and Free from Falls - Strategies for Seniors and Families

Learn effective strategies to reduce falls and maintain independence in older adults through this informative lecture. Explore risk factors and prevention techniques with Stanford primary care physician Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, and Ellen Corman, MRA, from Stanford's Farewell to Falls program. Discover why falls are a leading cause of loss of independence and gain insights into evidence-based practices that are often underutilized. Understand the importance of exercise, vision care, home safety, and medication management in fall prevention. Explore resources for mindfulness and meditation, and learn about Stanford Health Library's free research services. Engage with topics such as safe falling techniques, the impact of alcohol, benefits of Tai Chi, and the role of physical activities in fall prevention. Gain valuable knowledge to help seniors and their family members prioritize fall prevention and maintain a higher quality of life.

Introduction
Living Better Series
Introductions
QA
Preventing Falls
Audience Poll
Strategies
Why People Fall
What Do We Do
Exercise
Doctor
Vision
Home
Exercises
Resources
Contact Information
Prioritize
The easiest and most impactful way
We need to diversify
Are there programs to practice safe falling
Alcohol
Tai Chi
Physical Activities
Heart Disease Medications
Chronic Conditions
Swimming
Walking poles