{"id":5322,"date":"2025-10-20T17:05:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/?p=5322"},"modified":"2025-10-06T17:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T17:07:02","slug":"steady-strides-prevent-falls-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/texas\/westaustin\/blog\/steady-strides-prevent-falls-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Steady Strides: Prevent Falls at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Falls Change Everything<\/h2>\n<p>In 2024, the CDC reported that falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older adults. Hospitalizations from falls often lead to loss of independence, rapid decline, and nursing home placement. Yet most falls are preventable with the right support. Here&#8217;s how home care can help:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-at-11.56.57-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-at-11.56.57-AM.png 380w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-at-11.56.57-AM-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Backed by Experts, Built for You<\/h2>\n<p>Look to these trusted resources for evidence-based tips and support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/falls\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a>: Offers checklists, fall prevention tips, and provides resources.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncoa.org\/older-adults\/health\/prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Council on Aging (NCOA)<\/a>: Provides community programs like A Matter of Balance and fall prevention awareness campaigns.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosept.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)<\/a>: Highlights practical exercise tips from licensed physical therapists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/10\/TX-163-Stride_19.pdf\">free printable guide on preventing falls at home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Assisting Hands West Austin to learn more about how we can help you prevent falls at home at (512) 999-7379 or by using the chat box on this page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Falls Change Everything In 2024, the CDC reported that falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older adults. 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