Fall Prevention

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For seniors, having a serious fall can be the beginning of turning a bad situation into much worse.  Yet, as seniors lose strength, or...

This segment with Dr. Shawn Weiss focuses on how to prevent falls. Fall prevention can be broken down into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Extrinsic, or environmental, factors involve furniture placement, bed height, seat heights, lighting, rugs, power cords, general clutter in pathways, and so forth. Also, the potential tripping hazards of footwear and clothing. Do you notice whether you or your loved ones have started holding furniture for support while walking?

We have all seen and heard the commercial with a senior lying on the ground saying, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” and...

Check out the facts: 1.6 million seniors in the USA are treated in a hospital for fall-related injuries. People 75 and older who fall...

With winter coming, prepare now to avoid falls in your home or your parents' home. Dr. Shawn Weiss advises checking the outside of the house for safety at entryways, lighting, clearing pathways to avoid tripping hazards. Winter safety also includes shoes and shovels stored nearby. If there are issues getting in and out of the house, add or check the sturdiness of handrails.

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National aging-in-place expert Dr. Jill Bjerke on finding and removing dangers in your home with the Silver Spaces App.