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How to Avoid Falls, the Leading Cause of Death for Older Adults
Manage episode 451473584 series 3341986
Falling is more than a bruise to our dignity; it can lead to disability, bone breaks, brain bleeds, loss of independence, and premature deaths. Learn the risks and how to avoid them. https://bit.ly/4eGaYnO
In this Episode:
01:51 - "The Apprentice"
04:15 - Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies
06:55 - The Importance of a Will
15:50 - How to Prevent Falls
40:33 - "Fear" - A Poem by Kahlil Gabran
42:30 - Outro
Falls are a leading cause of bone breaks and brain injuries for people over age 65 living in the United States, which is more than 14 million elders, or about 1 in 4 who fall each year. According to the CDC, about 37 percent of older people who have fallen have an injury that required medical treatment or activity restrictions. 95 % of hip fractures result from a fall. For older adult falls are common, costly, and preventable.
We cover several hidden dangers to look for as you age, and also life habits that can bolster your defense against falls.
Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org.
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. "The Apprentice" (00:01:51)
3. Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies (00:04:15)
4. The Importance of a Will (00:06:55)
5. Tips on How to Prevent Falls (00:15:50)
6. "Fear" - A Poem by Kahlil Gabran (00:40:33)
7. Outro (00:42:30)
281 episodes
Manage episode 451473584 series 3341986
Falling is more than a bruise to our dignity; it can lead to disability, bone breaks, brain bleeds, loss of independence, and premature deaths. Learn the risks and how to avoid them. https://bit.ly/4eGaYnO
In this Episode:
01:51 - "The Apprentice"
04:15 - Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies
06:55 - The Importance of a Will
15:50 - How to Prevent Falls
40:33 - "Fear" - A Poem by Kahlil Gabran
42:30 - Outro
Falls are a leading cause of bone breaks and brain injuries for people over age 65 living in the United States, which is more than 14 million elders, or about 1 in 4 who fall each year. According to the CDC, about 37 percent of older people who have fallen have an injury that required medical treatment or activity restrictions. 95 % of hip fractures result from a fall. For older adult falls are common, costly, and preventable.
We cover several hidden dangers to look for as you age, and also life habits that can bolster your defense against falls.
Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org.
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | [email protected]
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. "The Apprentice" (00:01:51)
3. Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies (00:04:15)
4. The Importance of a Will (00:06:55)
5. Tips on How to Prevent Falls (00:15:50)
6. "Fear" - A Poem by Kahlil Gabran (00:40:33)
7. Outro (00:42:30)
281 episodes
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