Falls Are The Leading Cause Of Traumatic Death In Older Adults.

It can take only one bad fall to severely incapacitate or even kill an individual; more so if they are age 50 and over.

There is good news however! There are many simple tips and tricks that can be implemented in order to reduce the risk of deadly falls for yourself or your loved one.

Each tab below contains information on the four general elements of successfull fall prevention. They are

  1. Knowing Medical Conditions
  2. Understanding Medications
  3. Maintaining Strength and Balance
  4. Safe-Proofing the Home Environment

https://www.stauntonrescue.org/fallprevention.html

 

 

Last Posts

Scottsdale-Based Caregiver Takes Top Award

NAMPA, IDAHO  — The national office of Assisting Hands Home Care announced today Scottsdale caregiver Peter “Reid” Finlayson has been…

Read More...

Assisting Hands of St. Pete Adds Memory Home Care

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 20, 2016) — Assisting Hands Home Care of St. Pete today announced it is taking memory…

Read More...

Respite Care Lets Family Caregivers Take a Vacation

Does this sound familiar? Your coworker comes back after two weeks in a tropical paradise. She’s tan, relaxed and passing…

Read More...

Delirium Often Overlooked When Seniors Are Hospitalized

Increasing trouble navigating everything from the basement stairs to the golf course convinced Gail Richman to have the hip replacement…

Read More...

Find a location

Local home care is closer than you think

Scroll to Top