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Welcome

by Dr. Johnmark Opondo, Deputy Medical Health Officer, Saskatoon Health Region

  • Statistical overview of public health issue for injury prevention among seniors
  • Injury costs in Saskatchewan
  • Necessity of preventive practice by health care providers
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Timed Up and go Test

by Julie Landeryou

  • Instructions on how to administer TUG Test
  • Demonstration by older adult
  • Indications for test scores
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Medical Causes for Falls

by Dr. Jasbir Baath, Geriatrician Saskatoon Health Region

  • Explores medical indicators for falls
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Medications

by Dr. Jane Richardson, Pharmacist Saskatoon Health Region

  • Medication use as an indicator for falls
  • Age and medication response
  • Number and type of medications which affect fall risk
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Dementia

by Dr. Lilian Thorpe, Geriatric Psychiatrist Saskatoon Health Region

  • Influence of dementia on fall risk
  • Modify fall prevention programs for clients with dementia
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Environmental Factors

by Brenda Goossen, Occupational Therapist Saskatoon Community Clinic

  • Indoor and outdoor hazards
  • Role of OT in fall prevention
  • Introduces some resources
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Preventing Falls

  • Preventing falls is a priority in Saskatoon Health Region
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Last Modified: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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