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This IOM consensus study report addresses the mental health and substance use needs of the aging population and how the nation's health care is ill-equipped to meet these needs. The report discusses workforce shortages, insufficient workforce...
This consensus study report assesses cognitive aging as it relates to public health (e.g., epidemiology, surveillance, and public awareness). The report includes recommendations for individuals and how they can reduce the risks of cognitive decline...
This fact sheet from the STEADI initiative provides information regarding how falls threaten older adults' health, independence, and quality of life. It highlights various statistics regarding falls in older adults over the past few years.
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This guide provides the framework for implementing a STEADI-based fall prevention program. This framework describes the key steps to measure and report on the success of implementing a clinical fall prevention program.
Source: Centers for...
This book provides a coordinated care plan to help prevent falls in older adults. Each chapter covers a different topic related to the prevention and care coordination of falls.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
This fact sheet provides information on how medication management can reduce interactions and side effects that may lead to falls in older adults.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017.
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This case study on fall prevention depicts the STEADI approach with a high-risk patient who recently experienced a fall. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.
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This case study on fall prevention depicts the STEADI approach with a medium-risk patient who has recently limited his outside activities. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations....
This case study on fall preventiondepicts the STEADI approach with a low-risk patient who has come in for a wellness check. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.
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This pocket guide for providers describes the CDC's STEADI algorithm for fall risk screening, assessment, and intervention for community-dwelling older adults.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017.
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The Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection is part of
Minnesota Northstar GWEP,
supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program of
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Award No. U1QHP33076, the University of Minnesota Office of Academic
Clinical Affairs, and the Otto Bremer Trust.