OVERVIEW

Falls in the Geriatric Patient is organized by OnlineContinuingED, LLC. This course has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 Credit Hours(s).

Course Description:
Falls in older adults are multifaceted and are caused by biological, behavioral, environmental, and socioeconomic risk factors. An estimated 25% of older adults fall each year. With 10,000 people turning 65 each day, it is essential that those at the highest risk receive intervention to decrease the risk and rate of falls. In addition, those older adults at lower risk still need to understand the risk of falls and be educated about maintaining healthy lifestyles. Fall risk assessment and referral to individualized or group-based programming can reduce fall risks and falls.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Outline and describe the 4 categories of fall risk factors defined by the World Health Organization, including; biological, behavioral, environmental, and socioeconomic
• Identify the 3 questions that should be asked of the patient about fall history
• Outline 3 fall prevention interventions or areas of assessment
• Compare and contrast 4 evidence-based, community-based programs: A Matter of Balance, Otega Exercise Program, Stepping On, and Tai Chi
• Describe important behavioral aspects of fall prevention

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.