NEW! Patient self-pay option (provider receives report)
We are excited to announce our new patient self-pay process which allows older adults in your care to pay for and take the CatchU test...
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CatchU Team
Dec 15, 20231 min
Low falls risk does not mean no risk. So, primary prevention is key!!!
World falls initiatives can be found here. CONTRIBUTOR INFO: Manuel Montero-Odasso, MD, PhD, AGSF, FRCPC Professor of Medicine,...
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CatchU Team
Nov 14, 20231 min
Watch Those Thresholds!
Floor thresholds between rooms should be as low as possible and slope at the edges to prevent tripping.
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CatchU Team
Jul 11, 20232 min
The Transformative Power of Proper Walking as reported by The Guardian
Walking: It's something we do every day without much thought, but what if there was actually a way to walk better? That's exactly what...
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CatchU Team
Jun 6, 20231 min
A DEBT YOU DON'T WANT TO PAY... The importance of sleep hygiene
Sleep disorders (including insomnia) occur commonly in older adults. Sleep quality can be affected by these factors as well as comorbid...
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CatchU Team
May 30, 20231 min
Watch out for those automatic doors!
If you are on the wrong side of an automatic door (for example you are standing outside and someone is coming out) the door can hit you...
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CatchU Team
Jan 14, 20231 min
Tell Your Provider About Falls
Be sure to tell your provider (MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Nurse) if you experienced a fall. A fall can be a risk factor...
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CatchU Team
Dec 26, 20221 min
Omeprazole (for acid reflux) is a common cause of vertigo and loss of balance in older adults
Many people take omeprazole for acid reflux. Two potential side effects, vertigo and loss of balance, are not commonly known, and can...
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CatchU Team
Dec 19, 20221 min
Strengthening muscles in the calf are critical to reduce falls
As we age, muscle weakness is a risk factor for falling, however, most exercises focus on the quadricep. What is less known is that...
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CatchU Team
Nov 29, 20221 min
Train Your Brain to Diminish Risk of Falls
As we age, our reaction time decreases, which can contribute to an increased risk of tripping and falling. To avoid falls and injuries,...
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CatchU Team
Oct 25, 20221 min
Hearing Loss is an Underrecognized Risk Factor for Falls
Our sense of hearing is used in combination with other sensory systems (vision, touch) to help us locate objects in our environment and...
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CatchU Team
Oct 17, 20221 min
Medicines taken for control of hypertension and/or diabetes may pose fall risk
Taking medicine to control hypertension and/or diabetes, as directed by your physician, is important. It is also important to be aware...
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CatchU Team
Sep 26, 20221 min
Proper Footwear Can Reduce Fall Risk
The type of footwear you wear in the house can affect your risk of falling. People who walk barefoot, wear socks without shoes, or...
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CatchU Team
Sep 23, 20222 min
Tome los pasos correctos para prevenir las caídas
Aquí presentamos algunos consejos para ayudarle a evitar las caídas y las fracturas de huesos: Permanezca físicamente activo. Planee un...
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CatchU Team
Aug 10, 20221 min
Your walking and talking pattern may reveal fall-risk
It’s important to pay attention to signs that may indicate you are at a higher risk for falling. When you walk and talk at the same time,...
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CatchU Team
Jul 13, 20221 min
Sleepwear and Bedding Fabric May Pose Fall Risk
It’s important to be aware that if you wear sleepwear made of “slippery” fabric, and your bedspread/quilt/duvet (or even sheets) are made...
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CatchU Team
Jun 9, 20221 min
Understanding Common Medicines that may Increase Your Fall Risk
It’s important to be aware that medicines that can cause sleepiness and/or dizziness may increase your risk of falling. Some common...
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CatchU Team
Jun 3, 20221 min
Preventing Falls Around the Home
The National Council on Aging reports that 30% of seniors fall each year, leading to about 800,000 emergency department visits. Check...
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CatchU Team
May 29, 20221 min
Fall Risk Awareness by Season
The change of season may provide environmental challenges that can increase your risk of falling. Be aware of some of the common causes...
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CatchU Team
May 22, 20221 min
The Benefits of Balance Exercises
Balancing exercises work your core muscles, lower back, and legs. Lower-body strength-training exercises can also help improve balance....
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