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Falls remain a leading cause of morbidity among older adults, yet much remains unknown about the psychological (i.e., personality) and behavioral factors contributing to fall risk. This webinar will present findings from a recent study using longitudinal data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) to examine how personality traits and health behaviors predict falls among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older.
Henrietha Adandom is a doctoral candidate in population health at the University of Lethbridge. Trained as a physiotherapist and gerontologist, her research bridges rehabilitation, psychology, and population health, focusing on mobility, aging, health behaviours, and psychosocial adaptation among older adults. Her doctoral dissertation, “More Than a Misstep: Personality and Fall-Related Psychological Concerns in Aging,” explores the interplay between personality traits, fall risk, and psychological coping strategies. She has received several awards, including the Prentice Graduate Research Fellowship and the Commonwealth Scholar Award. Henrietha is passionate about research translation that supports healthier aging trajectories, and she actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations addressing mobility and psychosocial well-being across the lifespan.
