Healthy Habits for Active Aging

Ep. 36-The F Word


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Did you know the leading cause of injury death for those ages 65 and older is from a fall? Thirty percent of people over 65 fall every year and this increases to 40% after the age of 85. Falling just one time doubles your chances of falling again.

Tune into this episode with Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn the risk factors associated with falling, what our balance system relies on, conditions that may alter your balance, and how to make your home a safer place.


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Healthy Habits for Active AgingBy Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Lauren Bennett

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