I'm concerned about an aging family member who recently fell. On the 'Better Health While Aging' website, find the article about what doctors should check after a fall. List three specific things the article recommends the doctor should check, and explain why a medical assessment after a fall is considered vital, according to the article.
Navigate to 'betterhealthwhileaging.net'. Locate and click on the '8 Things to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls' article, either from the homepage or the Geriatrics Blog. Read the article to identify at least three specific items the doctor should check after a fall. Identify the reasons provided in the article for why a medical assessment after a fall is vital. State the three specific things the doctor should check and summarize the reasons for a vital medical assessment.
The agent successfully navigates to the article titled '8 Things to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls'. The agent lists at least three of the following specific checks: 'Blood pressure', 'Heart rate and rhythm', 'Vision', 'Feet and footwear', 'Balance and gait', 'Medications', 'Cognition', 'Home safety hazards and environment'. The agent explains that a medical assessment after a fall is vital because: 'A fall can be a sign of a new and serious medical problem that needs treatment' and 'Older adults who have fallen are at higher risk for a future fall'.