Difference between loss of balance and fall

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-Are all falls preventable?

-What is the difference between loss of balance and a fall?

-Should they be treated the same?

-For measurement tools that assess fall risk, does it make a difference if the measurement tool is a self-reporting questionnaire versus one based on a test? Why or why not?

-Describe a situation where you suspected a patient was exhibiting or experiencing some cognitive changes. How did you identify there were cognitive difficulties?

--Explain what you did to assess this.

--How did you respond to this situation?

--Did you alter your treatment approach? Why or why not?

--What are some barriers to assessing and addressing cognitive changes in patients?

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