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Category Archives: Fall Prevention
Is Your Loved One at a Higher Risk for Falls?
In the next 17 seconds, an elderly person will be treated in a hospital emergency department for injuries related to a fall. In the next 30 minutes, an elderly person will die from injuries sustained in a fall (CDC). What … Continue reading
Simple Exercises for Seniors to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls
Balance is one of the functions that begins to deteriorate in our golden years, and loss of balance means a higher susceptibility to falls. There are a number of exercises that can help improve balance, but before beginning an exercise … Continue reading
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Home Safety Items to Help Prevent Falls at Home for the Elderly
Falls among the elderly can have devastating effects, many times resulting in a chain reaction of health complications. If you have a loved one at home who is frail or has mobility issues, there are a number of products on … Continue reading
Protect an Elderly Person From Falls with These Simple Tips
More than 90 percent of hip fractures occur as a result of falls, with most of these fractures occurring in persons over 70 years of age. Surprisingly, the most profound effect of falling is the loss of independent functioning: 25 … Continue reading
