Description
Learn what falls are increasingly common with age and can have severe consequences. Fortunately, most falls are preventable. Learn what your risk factors are for a fall, how to modify them to maintain your independence, and what resources are available for continuing a healthy and active lifestyle.
Mykel Kirkpatrick is the community outreach coordinator for the Optum New Mexico Community Center. She is a licensed physical therapy assistant with a degree from CNM. Her background is in falls prevention, as well as vestibular, orthopedic, and neuromuscular rehabilitation. She is passionate about health and wellness, education, and preventive care in the New Mexico community.