March 4; 8:30-9:30am
Location: Microsoft Teams
Of Interest To: Family Physicians, Family Medicine residents, nurse practitioners, medical students, allied health professionals.
Please email Sheena Blasing ([email protected]) to get link.
Presentation: Balancing Act: Reducing Fall Risk in Our Aging Patients
Presenters: Sheri-Lynn Kane MD, FRCPC
Geriatrician
St. Joseph’s Health Care London & London Health Sciences Centre
Associate Professor of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Chair/Department Head, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Medical Director, Regional Geriatric Program of South Western Ontario
Jaspreet Bhangu MD, PhD
Geriatrician
St. Joseph’s Health Care London & London Health Sciences Centre
Associate Professor of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
At the conclusion of these Grand Rounds, participants will be able to
- 1. Identify the key elements of comprehensive falls assessment for older adults using an evidence-based, structured approach.
- 2. Apply practical, clinic-ready strategies to coordinate multidisciplinary fall-prevention care by establishing referral pathways.
- 3. Develop and implement individual post-fall care plans that integrate patient goals, caregiver input, and community-based resources to reduce recurrence and improve functional outcomes for older adults.
25% interaction will be included (Q&A)
To ensure your attendance is recorded, please email [email protected]. Sheena in turn will send you the electronic evaluation form for completion.