Falls, Balance, Gait Disorders | Geriatric Fast Facts

Stroke Impairment & Complications Rehabilitation - #3

Review frequent impairment and complications of acute stroke.

Learn to assess post-stroke depression (PSD).

Injury preventive measures and definitions of movement disorders.

Injury preventive measures and definitions of cognitive disorders.

Mobility is one of the 4 Ms of an Age-Friendly healthcare system. This “M” emphasizes mobility.

The 4Ms in improving the complex care of older adults are: What Matters Most, Mentation, Mobility, and Medication.

Identifying and decreasing environmental risk factors for falls.

Review available home care services and Medicare requirements.

Differentiate peripheral and central causes of dizziness.

Identify fall risk factors and common interventions that decrease fall risk.

Learn to assess multiple factors causing falls.

Learn practical gait assessment for geriatric patients.

Review assessments to consider in evaluating "falls".