Category: Fall Prevention Care

Fall is here and this reminds us to address one of the most important topics in elder care: fall prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a quarter of Americans aged 65 and older falls each year, and falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations in this age group. The Read More

For the elderly, fall prevention means injury prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of three seniors will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it. The CDC also states that falls are the number one cause of injuries in seniors, Read More

If your loved one has experienced a fall in the past, it’s time to start taking fall prevention seriously. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three seniors falls every year. Many of those falls result in serious injuries, such as head trauma and broken bones. In addition to the physical Read More