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This CDC site lists several exercise programs that are geared toward older adults and fall prevention. Click on one of the links and you will get an overview of the study that the exercise program was used in and all the ones I have looked at so far have downloads in pdf form of exercises.

I think this is an amazing list of ways to prevent falls as we age.

Fall Prevention in a song, it's catchy.

Here is an interesting checklist from the CDC.

The mission of the VA Center of Excellence for Limb Loss Prevention and Prosthetic Engineering is to provide broad based investigators the opportunity to conduct basic and clinical research and effectively disseminate their findings in an effort to impact the quality of life and functional status of veteran amputees and veterans who are at risk for amputation.

This site gives some good information on causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention for COPD.

This article provides the basic information of this condition including on recognizing symptoms, staying active, and possible treatments for the condtion.

2000 Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, Inc. Physical restraints are items used to restrict, restrain or prevent movement of a person. Examples of restraints include belts, vest restraints, cuffs and sometimes special chairs or bed siderails. Whether or not a particular item is considered a physical restraint depends on the purpose and effect of its use.

This page from the AOTA website contains links to various topics associated with the aging adult. These are tip sheets that explain different conditions and how OT can help. These include aging in place, living with Alzheimer's, fall prevention, hip replacement, home modification, low vision, driving and stroke. In addition to the tip sheets, there are links to videos for aging in place, home modification and precautions the elderly can take to prevent falls in the home. This is a great place to look to obtain a lot of good information on a variety of problems the elderly can face and how occupational therapy can help this population.

this is a neat interactive tool that you can use with senior (or any age) clients to help educate them about what safety hazards to watch out for and avoid in their home. It is a fun, visual way to show and tell the client about what to look for in the different rooms (living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom) in order to reduce the risk of falling. Something different besides a checklist.

just click on the "hidden hazards house" link to help Harold find the 26 hazards

This web site provides resources to aging individuals. It includes studies, programs, tools, prevention services, among many others. This web site is a reliable resource that can be share in patient education. Our materials are designed to assist health professionals in learning about and engaging in activities of CDC's Healthy Aging Program and The Healthy Brain Initiative to promote independence andwellbeing. Access general health information for older adults. Get email updates To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address:

I like to share this webpage because it is very easy to read and has a lot of knowledgeable information. The interesting fact I learned for myself that Rotator Cuff Injuries are likely to happen in people after 40 years old, so I may seriously think about what I can do to prevent it happen to me. The website has a figure of the person on which you can point and it will take you to different syndromes of the body. The website explain in details definitions, causes, symptoms, treatments, preventions, recovery time and problems that can occur during the rehabilitation time. I thought it was very helpful.

This is a great website that describes the different types of arthritis.

This site provides articles and recourses for dealing with general arthritis, Rheumatoid, JRA, and Osteoarthritis. Under "treatments" it lists all types of medical and supplemental ways of treating arthritis. I thought that was neat. The Arthritis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of arthritis in the United States.

Decided to share this because, as they say, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

This is a great article for simple tips of preventing some CTDs and are easy to do. It seems like common knowledge, but unless someone points it out I don't realize what I'm doing wrong.

Here is a great collection of info graphic pins on ergonomics and how to prevent carpal tunnel. There is also an info graphic on stretches you can do at work. This is a great resource to share with clients who understand pictures better than instruction. Pins about OT- Ergonomics hand-picked by Pinner Ali Gottfried | See more about carpal tunnel, improve posture and computers.

I am sharing this article as a reminder of how important bone health is. This article shares information about how much calcium adults and children need and the importance of calcium and other vitamins and minerals for healthy bones. Eating healthy and exercise is essential in promoting healthy bones. We as COTA's will be treating clients of all ages and I feel it is necessary for us to understnd and educate when we can on bone health. Understanding a lifestyle of eating healthy and knowing what damages our bones is important. Education and being proactive on bone health may prevent us and our clients from distress in our future.

I like to share this website because there are a lot of powerful tips on how to prevent injuries and chronic pain from daily activities such as self phone use, carrying purse, briefcase, work on the computer, etc.