Alzheimer's Disease and Falling: What's the Connection

Course overview

Every year, many people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) fall, often repeatedly. Often, the individual's fall is ascribed solely to AD. As a result, to guard against further falls, health providers will restrict the AD person's mobility, which can actually increase fall risk (due to loss of leg strength, balance, coordination, etc). The purpose of this course is to make health providers in the community and institutional settings aware of why people with AD fall, and how to prevent falls in this vulnerable population. While the information may not always be applicable to the participant's clinical setting, my hope is that enough information can be gleaned, which will enable participants to avoid falls in their AD populations.