Preventing Falls and Traumatic Injuries for Older Adults
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As we age, our risk of falling and sustaining traumatic injuries increases significantly. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those 65 and over, with over 3 million older adults visiting emergency rooms each year due to fall-related injuries. However, there are steps we can take to reduce our risk of falls and minimize injuries if they do occur. Bob Roth had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Alicia Mangram, trauma surgeon and founder of G60 Program, a new multidisciplinary care approach for patients 60 years and older. She has over a 100 publications, peer reviews, presentations, book chapters, case reports as well as lab and bench research experience.
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