PPT-Falls in Older Adults

2008 Update Joseph G Ouslander MD Director Boca Institute for Quality Aging University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University and Thomas Price MD Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. Evidence-Based Perspectives . Dennis W. Klima, PT. , MS, PhD, DPT, . GCS, NCS. Department of Physical Therapy. University of Maryland Eastern Shore. dwklima@umes.edu. . AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO . Memory Problems, Depression, Falls, and Urine Leakage. Functional Assessment of the Older Adult II. Myriam Edwards MD . Geriatrician, Assistant Professor, and. Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program Director. Learning objectives . Gain organised knowledge in the subject area falls in older people. Be able to perform a basic falls assessment. Know and apply the relevant evidence and/or guidelines . Be . aware of common cognitive biases in the diagnosis and management of . UK Physical Activity Guidelines. UK-wide . Global evidence of the health benefits . Life course . Recommended amount for health benefit. Why do we need guidelines for older adults?. Physical . activity levels are . Jessica L. Colburn, MD. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology. April 15, 2015. Discuss prevalence of falls in older adults. Develop an approach for fall risk screening and post-fall assessment in older adults. Deborah Hasin, Ph.D.. Frederic C. Blow, Ph.D.. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG OLDER ADULTS:. AN EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. Title page. Today’s Broadcast. Present the latest research on:. High-risk drinking and alcohol use disorders among those 55 and older (Dr. Deborah Hasin). INTRODUCTION. Older adults comprise a major portion of the population. For dentistry, older adults are retaining more teeth which means providing treatment for them is a separate entity. A knowledge about the aging changes in the . . PREVENTION. AWARENESS. . WEEK. FACTS ABOUT FALLS. Each year, millions of older people age 65 and older fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.. A RAFT Presentation . Statistics About Depression and Older Adults. An estimated 7 million of the nation’s 39 million adults aged 65 years and older are affected by depression, but only 10% receive treatment.. EXHIBIT 1. Note: Differences between US and all other surveyed countries except AUS were statistically significant at the p < 0.05 level.. Data: Commonwealth Fund 2021 International Health Policy Survey of Older Adults.. This is an example of a Falls Prevention Collaboration Power Point Presentation. Consider adding your own logo, presenter/organization contact information, agency background/mission statement, local resources & photos!. Sharon A. Matthew . LPC,CCS,ACRPS,CSAT, CMAT. Objectives. To educate on the myths about mental health in older adults . Statistics on prevalence of mental health disorders in adults. To understand common problems addressed in treatment with older adults. Tier 2 . Eating disorder . An eating disorder is when the person has an unhealthy attitude to food which can over their life and make them ill.. It can involve eating too much or too little, and/ or becoming obsessed with their body and shape. Name, Title. Affiliation. Date. Disclaimer: Slide content developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How to Use These Slides. Purpose: . Encourage uptake of a STEADI-based fall prevention program.