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Staying Steady: Simple Ways to Prevent Falls and Protect Your Bones
Episode 17 • 8th September 2026 • The Joint Effort Podcast • Dr. Noelle DiGioia Guthrie & Tiffany Belculfine
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September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month and, on this episode, Tiffany and Dr. Noelle share practical ways to stay steady on your feet and protect your bones as you age.

Learn all about the small home changes that prevent big accidents, why a walker or cane is worth the temporary hassle, and how home physical therapy helps keep your recovery safe.

If you or someone you love wants to age actively and stay independent, this episode is full of steps you can take today.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Safety Tips/Home Modifications: https://pdflink.to/jointeffortpod-falls-prevention-mods/

Falls Prevention Checklist: https://pdflink.to/jointeffortpod-falls-prevention-flyer/

The Bone and Joint Center: https://www.pittsburghboneandjoint.com

Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health: https://www.boneandjointhealth.org

Own the Bone (American Orthopaedic Association): https://www.ownthebone.org

CDC STEADI Fall Prevention Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient-resources

National Council on Aging Falls Prevention: https://www.ncoa.org

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