AGE-WELL Public Webinar Series: How Technology Can Help to Address the Problem of Falling скачать в хорошем качестве

AGE-WELL Public Webinar Series: How Technology Can Help to Address the Problem of Falling

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults, with 20 to 30 per cent of older Canadians experiencing a fall each year – often with life-changing consequences. This month, to mark Falls Prevention Month, we will explore how technology is giving researchers a clearer understanding of why older adults fall, and what can be done to prevent it. Webinar participants will: Discover what science is now revealing about who is most at risk of falling Explore new technological approaches that promise a better understanding of when and why older adults fall Learn what we know about preventing falls and avoiding injury Speakers: Andrea Iaboni, MD DPhil FRCPC, Geriatric Psychiatrist and Scientist, The KITE Research Institute – Toronto Rehab – University Health Network Shehroz Khan, PhD, Scientist, The KITE Research Institute – Toronto Rehab – University Health Network Moderator: Jenny Campos, PhD, Associate Scientific Director, AGE-WELL