Dr. Luciana Show: Aging and Falling

- Season 1

(2014)

A discussion about the need to assess for fall risk and to target modifiable underlying risk factors for falling in older age.

A discussion about ways in which to improve older adults' balance, which could in turn reduce the risk of falling, a leading cause of injury in older age.

Simple exercises for fall prevention and for the optimization of seniors' gait ability and balance.

A discussion about ways in which practicing Tai Chi can increase strength and improve balance to help older adults minimize their risk of falling.

A demonstration of simple Tai Chi exercises for the optimization of balance and stability.

A discussion about ways in which to decrease older adults' fear of falling while optimizing their walking experience.

A discussion about the need to target modifiable underlying risk factors for falling in older age related to walking.

A discussion about ways in which participating in water exercises can help older adults minimize their risk of falling.

A discussion about the importance of improving the alignment of the spine to potentially reduce the risk of falling in older age.

A discussion about the importance of improving the alignment of the hips and sacrum areas to potentially reduce the risk of falling in older age.

A discussion about ways in which seeing a skilled chiropractor could help older adults minimize their risk of falling.

A discussion about the need to locate a skilled chiropractor who accepts health insurance programs to help older adults minimize their risk of falling.

A discussion about the different ways in which older adults typically fall and how to minimize their risk of falling.

A demonstration of simple exercises for the optimization of stability.

A demonstration of simple exercises for the optimization of balance.

A demonstration of simple exercises for the minimization of injuries stemming from falling in older age.