I'm afraid my parents might fall, what can I do? With Dr Tom Adler

The Care & Dementia Podcast

Welcome back to "The Care and Dementia Podcast," I’m your host, Gemma Clay, founder of Sweet Pea Care. Today, we're addressing an issue that many caregivers face – falls and the fear of falling.

Statistics show that half of people over 80 will experience at least one fall a year, and two-thirds of them will fall again within 12 months.

Those numbers are daunting, but don't worry, we’re here to help.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tom Adler, a fall prevention expert and founder of Bide, a revolutionary fall prevention device designed to reduce nighttime falls. Tom will share his personal journey as a caregiver and GP for over 30 years, witnessing the impact of fall-related injuries on individuals and their families.

We’ll discuss practical tips to prevent falls and emphasise the importance of focusing on prevention rather than just detection. Plus, Tom will answer some of the most pressing questions about keeping your loved ones safe.

This conversion is taken from a recent Sweet Pea webinar so you’ll hear questions from family members just like you.

Dr. Adler came up for the idea for his Bide device after realising that most technologies focus on detecting falls rather than preventing them, Tom created Bide to support vulnerable and frail older adults at night. Discreet enough to sit on a bedside table, Bide is designed to make a significant difference.
Find out more about Bide's work:
Twitter/X: @getbide
Linkedin: @Bide
Instagram: @getbide
Facebook: @Bide
Web: getbide.com
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