Is your combination of medications increasing your fall risk? Learn about the rising epidemic of deaths related to falls, and what you can do for prevention in this episode: https://bit.ly/4q1Epqf Falls are one of the most underestimated health crises facing older adults today—and the numbers are staggering. More than 41,000 Americans over age 65 died from falls in 2023. That’s more than breast cancer, prostate cancer, car crashes, and overdoses combined. And yet, most of us still think of falls as "bad luck" or "just part of aging." We’re not just talking about fall prevention. We’re talking about injury prevention, mobility, safer aging, and adding healthy years to your life. If you want to stay independent, upright, and living the life you love, this episode is essential listening. #FallPrevention #FallRisk #SeniorHeath #Aging #AgingSafely #Overmedication #MedicationReview #ElderExercise #TaiChi #EveryoneDiesThePodcast #EveryDayIsAGift In This Episode: 03:10 - Are Prescription Drugs Causing the Epidemic of Fatal Falls? 08:36 – Movie Review: “The Apprentice” 11:01 – Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies 13:40 – The Importance of a Will 22:38 - Understanding Fall Risk and Consequences of a Fall 24:09 - Causes of Falls: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors 25:58 - Causes of Falls: Situational Factors 33:01 – What You Can Do To Prevent a Fall 47:14 – “Fear” – A Poem by Kahlil Gabran 49:11 – Outro Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org . Facebook | Instagram | YouTube |
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