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Introduction to Fall Prevention - Keeping You on Your Feet

Speaker: Tricia Catiggay, OT, occupational therapist, Stanford Healthcare, Farewell to Falls Ms. Catiggay addresses risk factors for falls, behavioral changes to prevent falls, five quick home modifications to prevent falls, and the importance of a medication review (by an MD). She notes five exercises for fall prevention — seated ankle pumps, seated ankle circles, straightening your legs while seated, marching (either seated or standing), and standing up from a chair. Ms. Catiggay describes Stanford's programs for fall prevention — Farewell to Falls, Matter of Balance, and Bingocize. The latter two are offered in the community. In addition to doing a medication review, she encourages us to speak with our physician for a blood pressure check; Vitamin D check; and referral to physical therapy an occupational therapy.