A live and interactive discussion with Teri Deal a board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and experienced physical therapist. Teri specializes in vestibular rehabilitation—a fascinating aspect of neurophysiology crucial to maintaining balance and preventing falls in older adults. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and its associated dizziness or vertigo is the most common problem of the vestibular system and Teri will discuss how BPPV and other vestibular dysfunctions can greatly contribute to falls and poor balance.

 

About Positive Aging: Positive Aging Sourcebook, a resource for senior housing, aging in place, and professional resources, was founded by Steve Gurney in 1990 to provide individuals, families, and professionals with the most comprehensive listing of every retirement community, assisted living, nursing and rehab center and home care option in the DC, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland. The publication filled a huge void in the marketplace and with the encouragement of government agencies and regional non-profits quickly expanded to two more regional editions covering the State of Maryland, and the Delaware Valley Region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware).

Positive Aging SourceBook  is a fixture in the communities we serve. Because we maintain regional offices, our staff meets regularly with local leaders in aging services, we maintain a presence at all senior expos and health fairs, and members of our team speak and lecture to thousands of consumers every year. Positive Aging SourceBook  has always been committed to serving the readers by listing every senior housing option whether they are paid advertisers or not. We understand that readers need all of the available choices to make an informed decision. Positive Aging SourceBook  understands the complex and emotional aspects to decision-making that our reader goes through. That’s why every issue features dozens of articles written by foremost experts on aging issues and real-life stories detailing solutions that have worked for others.