Recorded Webinar: Preventing Falls in At-Risk Older Adults - Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION: Join Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose to review and discuss the efficacy of exercise in preventing falls among at risk older adults and possible ways to enhance its benefit. PRESENTER: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD, PT, Professor, is a physical therapist and a Canada Research Chair at the University of British Columbia, Department of Physical Therapy. She directs the Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Health Laboratory (

http://cogmob.rehab.med.ubc.ca

) as well as the Vancouver General Hospital’s Falls Prevention Clinic (

http://fallsclinic.ca

). Dr. Liu-Ambrose’s research focuses on understanding the role of exercise in promoting cognitive and mobility outcomes in older adults. Her research expertise are in randomized controlled trials, exercise prescription for older adults, cognitive neuroscience, and mobility aging. Her research findings have been implemented into clinical practice, community programs, and influenced international practice guidelines to promote healthy aging.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxViZv8tKQ0