Falls are a major concern for older adults as well as healthcare providers. Each year approximately 30% of community dwelling older adults (65 years and older) report having at least one fall. This can lead to falling related consequences/morbidities, including…Read more

My 86-year-old grandmother is having trouble performing her daily activities. Although she still drives and manages household duties, both are becoming increasingly difficult. Most of our interactions consist of discussions about her aches, pains and new difficulties. She no longer…Read more

“Little peanuts,” is how my patient referred to the one pound dumbbells that another clinician prescribed her. The patient had nothing wrong with her upper extremities, and while amusing, this was also quite tragic. Unfortunately, undertraining in the older adult…Read more

Anna is a 78-year-old widow who lives by herself. She was recently hospitalized for a right hip fracture as a result of a fall at home. During the hospital admission and the continuum of care, Anna’s injury is treated but…Read more

Falls are a seemingly preventable occurrence in most settings. However, in end of life care, the progressive deterioration of both cognitive and physical/motor skills with disease process, treatment effects, and aging means falls are increasingly common. Along with such, patient…Read more