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RECORDEDSeptember 15 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Sandesh Rao, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, School of MedicineLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreA single fall can change everything. Orthopedic surgeons witness this firsthand, and they also know that most falls are NOT inevitable. This session explains the musculoskeletal forces behind fall risk: how bone density, muscle mass, gait, and joint function shift with age, and how those changes interact with everyday hazards. Whether you've had a close... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 23 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAPLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreVision plays a critical yet often underrecognized role in falls. This lecture reviews the relationship between visual impairment and fall risk, highlights the value of comprehensive eye examinations in identifying modifiable risk factors, and discusses evidence-based interventions including refractive correction, cataract management, and environmental... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 30 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael Liebow, PodiatristLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreProper foot care is a vital, often overlooked component of fall prevention. Pain, numbness, or structural issues disrupt your balance and gait. This lecture will cover multiple aspects of fall prevention and its relationship with your feet, including helpful tips on lowering your risk of falling during your daily activities. This program is generously... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 7 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Maria Thannhauser, Physical Therapist, Suburban HospitalLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFalls often start before you'd expect; in subtle shifts in how you walk, and in the quiet fear that follows a stumble or near-miss. In this session, a physical therapist breaks down the walking pattern changes that signal rising fall risk, plus fun, practical balance challenges you can safely try at home. You'll also learn how fear of falling can actually... read more
