Falls In The Elderly

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Over 280000 falls occur in acute, community and mental health hospitals across England and Wales each year. These falls can increase length of stay, prevent return to previously independent living and at worst result in injuries and death. Gareth talks with Dr Josh Deb-Barman, a speciality doctor in Elderly Care Medicine and Stroke Medicine at the Ciuntess of Chester Hospital. The episode is longer than normal and may take a couple of sittings to listen to. The subject is deep and complex and well worth thinking about carefully. Visit www.foamdation.com for the accompanying blog post discussing the topic. GET IN TOUCH! Either by the website òr email foamdation@gmail.com with any comments or corrections or if you want to be involved with future topics. RATE US on iTunes to help others find the resource more easily. SHARE US with others you think would benefit or anyone who can help distribute the resource further. Speak soon