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Golden, Colorado – April 6, 2020
The Caring Generation® What Causes Falls in the Elderly?
Golden CO- Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson hosts The Caring Generation® radio program for caregivers and aging adults this coming Wednesday, April 8th, on the Bold Brave Media Network. The program airs live at 9 p.m. EST. The Caring Generation® aired initially from 2009 to 2011 on 630 KHOW-AM in Denver, Colorado.
What Causes Falls in The Elderly?
On Wednesday evening, April 8th, Pamela D. Wilson answers the question, What Causes Falls in the Elderly? Wilson shares injury prevention tips to reduce falls, one of the most common injuries in elderly persons over the age of 65. A variety of scenarios—that may not be recognized as contributing to falls—are discussed, helping caregivers identify early concerns associated with fall risk.
The guest for this program is Dr. Michele Bedard-Gilligan, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr. Bedard-Gilligan talks about caregiver role strain and stress associated with responding to changes in health, physical injuries, and accidents. She is affiliated with Trauma Recovery Innovations, and the Center for the Study for Health ad Risk Behaviors at the University of Washington with a primary research focus on PTSD.
Caregivers care for elderly loved ones injured in a car accident or suffering from a severe illness like a stroke. The coronavirus stirs up anxiety about transmitting the virus from working or family caregivers to the elderly. Dr. Bedard-Gilligan talks about how worry and trauma affect caregivers and offers tips to manage through ongoing situations.
Fall Risk in the Elderly
According to the CDC, falls are the number seven cause of death for the elderly. Research by the American Geriatrics Society confirms that 33% of the elderly over 65 fall each year. This number rises to 40% over age 75. Elderly parents hesitate to tell physicians and family members about falls because of embarrassment about being viewed as physically weak.
No parent wants to hear, "I told you so," by adult children who expressed safety concerns. Physical weakness and frailty are the main reason that the elderly fall During this radio program, Wilson provides examples of exercises that indicate physical strength or weakness in elderly parents. Offered are ten scenarios to help caregivers and the elderly be proactive in avoiding or reducing the likelihood of falls.
Falling Poses Consequences for the Elderly
The experience of a single fall resulting in physical injury often results in fear of another fall. Twenty-five to fifty percent of older adults restrict physical activity after a fall. Limiting physical activity, like walking, has far-reaching effects on decreasing balance, muscle strength, and physical endurance. In essence, the cycle of falling and lower time engaged in physical activities increase overall weakness and the likelihood of another fall.
Daily activities require physical strength, balance, and endurance. Limiting physical activity means that older adults are less able to perform self-care tasks safely like bathing, dressing, cooking meals, walking, and going out into the community to purchase groceries and run errands.
Older adults may become depressed and anxious about declining abilities. Needing help with daily activities means that elderly parents need support from family caregivers or eventually move to a care community.
Caregiving Support Programs
Pamela D. Wilson offers keynote addresses and creates digital caregiving programs for corporations interested in supporting employees caring for elderly parents. She works with corporations in the industries of health, financial planning, and law to provide content and education for clients.
Join Pamela on The Caring Generation® radio program for caregivers, and aging adults live at 6 p.m. Pacific, 7 p.m. Mountain, 8 p.m. Central, and 9 p.m. Eastern every Wednesday night. Replays of the weekly programs are available in podcast format with transcripts on Pamela's website and all major podcast sites. More information about Pamela and her support programs are available on her website.
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The podcast replays are great to share with family, friends, social groups, and the workplace. Listening to the Caring Generation podcasts are a great alternative for weekly book clubs. The Podcast replays are also an educational activity used at senior
Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, CG, CSA is a national caregiving expert, advocate and speaker. More than 20 years of experience as a direct service provider in the roles of a court-appointed guardian, power of attorney, and care manager led to programs supporting family caregivers and aging adults who want to be proactive about health, well-being, and caregiving. Wilson provides education and support for consumers and corporations interested in supporting employees who are working caregivers. To carry out her mission, Wilson partners with companies passionate about connecting with the caregiving marketing through digital and content marketing. Her mission to reach caregivers worldwide is accomplished through social media channels of Facebook, YouTube, Linked In, Instagram, Caregiving TV on Roku, and The Caring Generation® radio on Internet radio. She may be reached at 303-810-1816 or through her website.