Supporting strong and active older adults, with Dr Dustin Jones

Dr Dustin Jones, from StrongerLife, talks about the important impact that preventing falls can have on an older adult's wellbeing.

He explains how to assess falls risk and physical performance, and recommends his top measures and resources.

Dr Jones addresses why it’s important to focus, not only on preventing falls, but on helping older people prepare for falls too, and reviews some drills he uses with his clients.

RESOURCES

STEADI: https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/index.html

Ability Lab: https://www.sralab.org/additional-resources

Stronger Life: https://www.strongerlifehq.com/

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