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Total medical costs: ➡️ In 2020, the total medical costs for non-fatal #falls among #olderadults in the United States was approximately $80 billion. This includes $53.3 billion paid by Medicare, $3.5 billion by Medicaid, and $23.2 billion by private or out-of-pocket payers. Fatal falls: ➡️ In 2015, the estimated medical costs for fatal falls was $754 million. Cost per fall: ➡️ The average cost per fall for older adults aged 65–74 is $5,778, and $9,352 for those aged 75–84. #PT #physicaltherapy #fallrisk

We're addressing unmet needs in stroke care and raising awareness of the BE FAST signs and symptoms. BE FAST is an acronym to help recognize the most common signs of stroke like Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, and Time. Stroke continues to be a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S., impacting patients, their families, and the community. Hear from Zöe Harris Lazarre, PhD, MPH, our Vice President and Lifecycle Lead, about our dedication to stroke care, and learn more from patients who have experienced stroke. http://spr.ly/6040d15a4 #StrokeAwarenessMonth

The safeTALK workshop emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs, communicating with a person considering suicide, and connecting them to help. We're hosting this workshop in Medicine Hat on June 28. https://lnkd.in/g9d2XW6R

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month is an intentional time to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and leverage your spheres of influence to spread awareness. Shauna Amick, M.Ed., our Director of Direct Response and Radio Marketing, is doing just that! Her daughter Sarah has Down syndrome and recently Shauna shared helpful insights on how to include individuals with Down syndrome in our communities. 🌟 Be a Voice: Share messages about National Down Syndrome Awareness Month on your social media. Ensure that individuals with Down syndrome are included in your churches, clubs, and social groups. 🤝 Be a Friend: Reach out to children and adults with Down syndrome in your neighborhood, at the store, or in your church. 🌼 Be an Example: As the seasons change, be intentional about advocating for the full inclusion of all individuals. Consider volunteering as a buddy with a local school or organization. These simple actions can uplift those with Down syndrome and their families, making a positive impact not just in October, but throughout the entire year. Read more from Shauna below! #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndrome #Awareness #Inclusion 

Endometriosis has been around for a very long time. I was diagnosed 30 years ago, underwent several laparoscopic surgeries to conceive my first child, took many gut damaging meds (that I’m paying for today), taken shots to put my body into a false menopause in my 30’s, had an ovary removed to conceive my 2nd child after 8 years of unsuccessfully trying, and finally 6 months ago decided I couldn’t suffer anymore and had a full hysterectomy including removing the other ovary. Now I have a whole other set of issues, and I’m not completely cured from the endometriosis. I will say, however, I was blessed with a doctor who listened and saw me through both successful pregnancies. My girls are 9 years apart. I hear stories all the time about doctors who don’t listen and women who miss out on becoming mothers because of it. As a mom of two daughters, I fear they will not find the listening doctors because I fully believe this is hereditary because I have a long family line of women who have or are suffering from endometriosis. If you are a doctor, I beg you to listen to your female patience when they are sharing their symptoms. There’s a whole list of symptoms, but leave no stone unturned. If you are woman suffering, please insist that your doctor listens and if they don’t, find another one that will. #endowarrior #endometriosis #fighter #youarenotalone

Today is #WorldStrokeDay, a global initiative to raise awareness about stroke—a major cause of disability and death worldwide. Every second counts in recognizing and responding to a stroke. Remember the signs of stroke with #FAST: - Face drooping - Arm weakness - Speech difficulty - Time to call emergency services #Stroke affects millions of people globally, making it essential for everyone to know the symptoms and act quickly. At Johns Hopkins Medicine, we’re committed to reducing the global impact of stroke. Through our healthcare consulting, we work with hospitals worldwide to develop and strengthen stroke care programs—from prevention and diagnosis to cutting-edge treatments and rehabilitation. On World Stroke Day, we stand with patients, caregivers, and medical professionals across the globe in the fight against stroke. Together, we can improve care, increase awareness, and save lives. Learn more from The Johns Hopkins Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center: https://lnkd.in/eFzjYeVA

It's #HuntingtonsDisease Awareness month, and we want to help people to understand the condition and the impact it has on people and their families. HD is relatively rare, but the effects of the disease are wide-ranging and change how people think, feel, speak, move, swallow and eat. Here at St Andrew's our specialist teams support people living with HD, and they have a deep understanding of the physical, emotional and psychological impact of life with the condition. Here's one of our experts, Dr Inga Stewart, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, sharing the one thing she'd like people to know about Huntington's... Please watch and share. With: Huntington's Disease Association #WeAreSTAH

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 Did you know? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Low Back Pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is the condition where the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation. Learn more about how physical therapy can help LBP by visiting {clinic_url}

Did you miss the Adult Congenital Heart Association webinar on executive function? CHD can increase the likelihood of neurocognitive deficits — check out this webinar for strategies to decrease risk and improve executive functioning: https://bit.ly/3UMQhQa