
Public Health Out Loud
Preventing Falls is More Than Just A Matter of Balance
While falls can happen to anyone, older adults are more likely to experience serious injuries as a result. That's why falls prevention is an important public health issue for all of us, not just for older adults but also for their families, caregivers, and communities. In this episode, Dr. Carol Petrie, a board certified expert in geriatric physical therapy and falls prevention talks about the best ways to reduce our risk of falling, when we should begin thinking about it, advice for caregivers, and so much more.

