The OutPOST: Health and Wellness Tips

Recent research involving 1.8 million older adults found that people who started a new sedative medication after leaving the hospital had significantly higher risks of falls, emergency room visits, rehospitalization, and death within the first 30 days after discharge. Talk with your physician about fall prevention and get an outpatient PT, OT, or ST referral today.

Exercise, especially weight-bearing and resistance training exercises, is crucial for maintaining bone health and preventing the onset of osteopenia and osteoporosis. When muscles exert force on bones during exercise, it stimulates bone growth and helps to preserve bone density. Strength training, in particular, focuses on building muscle mass and strengthening bones, making it an essential component of any bone health regimen.