Guest Columnist: Janet M. Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS 1st of 3 Columns on Balance Disorders and Falls Prevention Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to a large elderly population and many of the medical problems we expect to see are age related. Dedicated medical practitioners are in constant search for new knowledge and information to prevent or […]
Balance problems are a frequent complication of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and they can lead to falls. A fall can result in a life-altering injury requiring nursing home placement or, even worse, a life-threatening injury that can result in death! Falling in your home can be prevented by adhering to the following recommendations.
Today, we will discuss treatment for balance loss. Two primary treatments are medication and vestibular rehabilitation.
Injuries from falls are the seventh leading cause of death in people over the age of sixty-five. The following suggestions will assist you in minimizing your risk of a fall.
Dedicated medical practitioners are in constant search for new knowledge and information to prevent or delay many age related problems. One of the most devastating problems associated with aging is falling.
