How Your Healthcare Provider & Pharmacist Can Help with Falls Prevention
Health care providers have our best interests at heart. They help us maintain good health and overcome or manage a health condition. Being open and honest with them is important. If they don't know about something, they can't help us.
Talk with your doctor if you:
Remember your primary care physician is there for you, to help you.
Our colleague Sheila McKannay, Certified Care Manager, offers insights and encouragement about partnering with your health care provider and pharmacist to address overall health, any concerns we may have, and how to engagement them in assessing and lower our risk of a fall. There are several health-related issues that might concern you, be it blood pressure, poor balance, medications and their side effects, use of assistive devices, knee and foot pain. But your primary care physician can help ease concerns and help with a plan forward.
Team with healthcare professionals (this may also include a referral to a Physical Therapist) to improve balance, strength, and endurance. Falls prevention truly is a team effort.
Physical activity and movement are good for us physically, mentally, and socially. Engage friends and family involved. Spend time outside, get some fresh air and Vitamin D. Don’t forget your senior or community center as a value resource for programs and supports to keep you fit, motivated, and engaged. This can all add to our well-being and minimize our risk of falls.
Not sure where to start? Schedule a consultation with one of our Certified Care Managers. CLICK HERE to schedule a free, get-acquainted call.
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