Don’t Let a Fall End It All: How to Stay Upright, Strong, and Independent as You Age

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.

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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

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:10 Are Prescription Drugs Causing the Epidemic of Fatal Falls?
• 8:36 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