Tag: Fall Prevention

In my work with seniors and their families, I cannot count the many times I will walk into a senior’s home and I instantly...

As the leaves are falling, and the scent of pumpkin spice, warm soups and fresh rain is in the air, it’s a clear sign...

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...

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

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...

Fall is time when weather kicks up and we should get a head start on preventing falls. Colette Roberge at CarePartners Senior Living point our there are many hazards around the home or that seniors are doing that can cause falls. What medications are they taking? Are some combinations making them dizzy? Fall is good time for a follow-up with the doctor to assess all their medications. Colder weather brings arthritis, which can also bring falls, and there are also wet decks, icy walks.

Program Coordinator Kira Avery at the Snow Valley Senior Center in Carnation, WA talks about fall prevention.

James Carey from On The House talks about walk-in tubs and other accommodations.

Paul Kocherhook at Pathway Design & Construction talks about Aging in Place and how to avoid home accidents. The company makes homes safer and...

Beth Deems at Mission Health Care discusses fall prevention, one of the best things we as caregivers can do for our senior parents. And...