Shan Liu

Shan Liu, the Fellowship director at MassGen and treasurer of the Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, shares insights on preventing falls in older adults. He argues against the term 'mechanical fall,' emphasizing proactive measures in emergency departments. Liu highlights alarming statistics, including a 23% recurrence rate of falls within six months and a 15% mortality rate. He advocates for better risk assessments and innovative strategies to tackle the complex internal and external factors that contribute to falls, crucial for enhancing elderly patient care.