Stay Independent and Free from Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of loss of independence in older adults, but research shows that many effective strategies to reduce falls are not widely practiced. With a focus on both seniors and their family members, Stanford primary care physician Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, and Ellen Corman, MRA, of Stanford’s esteemed Farewell to Falls program discuss risk factors and strategies to prevent falls. Want to know more? Ask a Librarian. Our medical librarians are here to help you find reliable information to answer your health-related questions. We use a variety of the most current, scientifically based resources to answer your specific questions and will send you a research packet tailored to you. This is a free service open to everyone. https://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/re... Take 5 minutes for yourself. Check out Stanford Health Library's free mindfulness and meditation resources including guided meditations to help ease pain, aid in healthful sleep, promote successful surgery, and more: https://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/bo... Speakers: Ellen Corman, OT, MRA Manager, Injury Prevention and Community Engagement, Stanford Health Care Trauma Service Randall Stafford, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine; Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices