232 Improve Balance and Prevent Falls in Older Adults

Falls are a serious threat to older adults and can lead to hip fracture, traumatic brain injury, disability, nursing home admission and even death. This session will explain critical concepts for balance training and feature evidence-based fall prevention assessments, exercises and programs. We will give specific attention to clients at elevated risk or that have a history of falling, including those with selected chronic conditions. You’ll leave with many exercises to enhance balance and mobility that you can adjust to different ability levels.