Balance, Postural Control, and Falls in Older Adults

Discussion of the scope, morbidity, and mortality related to falls and fall risk in older adults. Strategies for assessing and preventing falls in older adults, with discussion of age-related risk factors including polypharmacy. Description of common screening and assessment tools used to identify fall risk in older adults and suggested interventions are designed to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
02/21/2019
Course expires: 
06/01/2025
Cost:
$39.00
Rating: 
0

Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT

AOTA Approved Provider Logo 2023 ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider ID #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.5 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Available Credit

  • 5.00 Contact hours

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Cost:
$39.00
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