MEDICAL-OVERVIEW
Fall prevention and mobility are affected by various medical issues. The essential rule is to have open communication with the various medical professionals who are assisting the senior. For every medical decision or change in your medical condition the senior needs to discuss with their health care provider how to enhance as much as possible the senior's mobility.
The major medical factors which affect senior's mobility are as follow: Vision issues, Medication and drug interactions, general physical issues (including high blood pressure, joint problems, foot problems), and supervised physical therapy.
Vision Issues
Vision issues are a major contributing factor affecting seniors likelihood of experiencing a fall. It is essential that the senior has routine eye exams to ensure there is no change in their vision. Whenever the senior visits their eye doctor they should discuss any problems affecting their balance so their doctor can consider this fact in evaluating their medical situation. For a further discussion of vision issues please read click here.
Medication and Drug Interactions
Medication and drug interaction issues are another major contributing factor affecting seniors likelihood of experiencing a fall. The senior should discuss with their pharmacist how any change in their medication could affect their balance or other mobility issues. For a further discussion of medication and drug interaction please click here.
General Medical Issues
Medical conditions of various kinds can increase the likelihood of falling or contribute towards decreasing mobility of a senior after experiencing a fall. The senior's physician or other primary care specialist is in a central position to evaluate the senior's general physical condition and discuss the most effective steps to prevent falls and enhance mobility. For a further discussion of general medical issues please click here.
Physical Therapy
A physical therapist can review your medical history and after conducting a thorough examination, he or she will design an individualized program of exercises and functional activities for the senior. This individualized program may focus on strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and walking. The physical therapist can refer you to other medical professionals, such as an ophthalmologist or neurologist.
The major medical factors which affect senior's mobility are as follow: Vision issues, Medication and drug interactions, general physical issues (including high blood pressure, joint problems, foot problems), and supervised physical therapy.
Vision Issues
Vision issues are a major contributing factor affecting seniors likelihood of experiencing a fall. It is essential that the senior has routine eye exams to ensure there is no change in their vision. Whenever the senior visits their eye doctor they should discuss any problems affecting their balance so their doctor can consider this fact in evaluating their medical situation. For a further discussion of vision issues please read click here.
Medication and Drug Interactions
Medication and drug interaction issues are another major contributing factor affecting seniors likelihood of experiencing a fall. The senior should discuss with their pharmacist how any change in their medication could affect their balance or other mobility issues. For a further discussion of medication and drug interaction please click here.
General Medical Issues
Medical conditions of various kinds can increase the likelihood of falling or contribute towards decreasing mobility of a senior after experiencing a fall. The senior's physician or other primary care specialist is in a central position to evaluate the senior's general physical condition and discuss the most effective steps to prevent falls and enhance mobility. For a further discussion of general medical issues please click here.
Physical Therapy
A physical therapist can review your medical history and after conducting a thorough examination, he or she will design an individualized program of exercises and functional activities for the senior. This individualized program may focus on strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and walking. The physical therapist can refer you to other medical professionals, such as an ophthalmologist or neurologist.
