The '20 Foot Rule' and Guidance for Fall Prevention | Ep. 222 - podcast episode cover

The '20 Foot Rule' and Guidance for Fall Prevention | Ep. 222

Jan 26, 202533 min
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In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, hosts Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton speak with Dr. Wayne Gradman, a renowned vascular surgeon and author of The Fall Guy: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day. Dr. Gradman shares his expertise on fall prevention, an often overlooked but critical issue affecting older adults. Learn about common risk factors, creating safer environments, and adopting daily practices to prevent falls. Dr. Gradman also discusses the role of exercise, vision care, medication awareness, and overcoming the fear of falling in maintaining safety and confidence as we age. Tune in for practical insights and strategies to help you or your loved ones age well.BUY The Fall Guy on Amazon and help support the Aging Well Podcast: https://amzn.to/3V8q0LV

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