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Man trying to stand up with cane

How to identify balance disorders and reduce fall risk

Author:
Daniel Newsted, PhD
Dougal Bale, Bphty
Maxine Armstrong, MSc, CASLPO
Michael M. Beyea, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Matthew T.W. Simpson, MD, MSc, CD, CCFP
Sudeep S. Gill, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Jason A. Beyea, MD, PhD, FRCSC

A multifactorial risk assessment, correction of hearing impairment, exercise, and an optimized home environment can help prevent imbalance-related...