Taking the Blame Out of Falls to Empower People to Stand Up and Move

August 1, 2024
Caring for the Ages

Dennis W. Klima, PhD, DPT, PT, MS, FNAP, professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, talks to senior contributing writer Joanne Kaldy about the importance of avoiding blame and shame when a loved one experiences a fall. Instead, the focus should be on prevention, recovery, and rebuilding confidence.