Show Notes
In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Dr. Wayne Gradman. Wayne is an 82-year-old retired vascular surgeon and author of The Fall Guy: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day. With a wealth of experience in healthcare, our guest shares insights from his career and his recent book on preventing falls. They discuss the significant risks of falls, even for the healthiest individuals. Dr. Gradman offers practical strategies to reduce those risks. These include the importance of exercise, balance, and home safety modifications like proper lighting and grab bars. Whether you’re concerned about your own safety or that of a loved one, this episode provides valuable tips for preventing falls and staying safe. Mini Bio Dr. Wayne Gradman is a retired vascular surgeon with a long and distinguished career in healthcare. At 82 years old, he has recently ventured into writing. His first book is The Fall Guy: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day. This book focuses on fall prevention for older adults. Drawing on his decades of experience, Dr. Gradman emphasizes the importance of exercise, balance, and home safety features to help people of all ages avoid falls. His dedication to longevity and well-being continues through his work in education and advocacy on fall prevention. For Our Listeners Wayne's website: WGradman.com
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