If you've fallen in the past year - you are more likely to fall again
By Monty Siekerman
Dr. Jason Hageman, M.D., of Ada Family Medicine, spoke to 35 people at Community Health Professionals on Thursday during Lunch and Learn about preventing falls.
Falls annually cause 750,000 Americans to seek care in a hospital at a cost of $34 billion.
He said that if you have fallen in the past year you are more likely to fall again. He said to seek medical attention right away, especially if there is a head injury.
Falling can be caused by many things, many of which can be eliminated.
He suggested:
• Wear proper shoes.
• Be sure objects, like electrical cords, are not in the way.
• Have your eyes checked.
• Review your medications with a pharmacist or physician.
• Don't hurry.
• Go to a balance therapist.
Lunch and Learn is a free series of speakers hosted by Community Health Professionals with lunch provided by Liberty National Bank.
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Deb Curlis of Community Health Professionals, Corsie Arn of Liberty National Bank, Dr. Jason Hageman of Ada Family Medicine.
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