Falls are a leading cause of injury for older people in Maine. Our panel of experts offers practical solutions for people of any age to prevent falls and to recover from them.
Guests
Anna Guest, falls prevention project director, Southern Maine Agency on Aging; Maine Falls Prevention Coalition chair
Jason Adour, PT, DPT; physical therapist and owner, Maine Strong Balance Center in Scarborough
Patti League, RN; program manager, A Matter of Balance
Jim Krebs (by phone), assistant dean, experiential education, clinical assistant professor, University of New England
Resources
- National Council on Aging: Debunking the Myths of Older Adult and Falls
- World Health Organization: Key Facts on Falls
- Falls Prevention Awareness Day
- Reuters: Tai chi tied to reduced fall risk in older adults
- Southern Maine Agency on Aging: Tai Chi for Health and Balance
- Yoga & Balance: The Three Inner Balance Sensors