3 Critical Steps for Fall Prevention in Seniors
We all remember the iconic late night commercial that was widely circulated in the 1980’s of the senior lady falling and saying…wait for it…you know this one, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Unfortunately, falls in seniors are no laughing matter. As our parents age...
Fall Prevention in Seniors Step 1: Review Health & Safety
There are basic things surrounding health and safety that can be done to help prevent falls around the home.Review Medications: A good place to start is medications. Does your loved one take 3 or more medications daily? Multiple medications can cause dizziness,...
Fall Prevention in Seniors Step 2: Determine Abilities
Your parent’s or other senior loved ones’ abilities can affect their risk of having a fall. Do they have trouble with the following tasks:Reaching overhead? Put commonly used items within easy reach. Move them to lower shelves and cabinets. If they must reach...
Fall Prevention in Seniors Step 3: Assess the Physical Environment
Do your parents have any of these items in their physical environment: throw rugs, stairs without rails, clutter, poor lighting? Throw Rugs: Throw rugs are a major tripping hazard for seniors. Many seniors have old throw rugs or mats that can have corners that curl...