Fall Prevention
Advice and practical tips on reducing the risk factors leading to trips and falls for seniors and those with decreased mobility.
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Senior-Friendly Home Additions for Aging in Place
There are a number of additions that can be made to a home to make it more senior-friendly. To remain in your home as you age, consider these tips for creating a safe environment that will help you age in place safely and comfortably.
6 Comments4 Balance Exercises for Seniors That Help Prevent Falls
Try these simple exercises for seniors to help prevent falls through improved balance, strength, and coordination.
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Five tips for grab bar placement to improve the safety of your elderly parent's home.
8 CommentsFall Prevention Tips for Seniors Aging in Place: Lifestyle Recommendations and Home Care Fall Prevention Programs
Home care fall prevention programs, lifestyle changes, and home modifications can help reduce fall risks for seniors who are aging in place.
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Fall Prevention Questions
Why won’t my 99 yr. old mom listen when I ask her not to do things that may result in her falling? Like getting up from a recliner by herself.
15 AnswersMargaretMcKen Answered Mar 21, 2024If elderly falls are expected, why even have fall risk preventions in place at a care facility? After a fall, no one is held accountable.
6 AnswersChristine44 Replied Mar 19, 2024My 83 year old mother with moderate dementia who refuses to go to AL/memory care has fallen and broke her shoulder/humerus.
9 Answerswaytomisery Replied Mar 1, 2024How to prevent a dementia patient from getting out of bed? She’s a fall risk.
12 AnswersSueZ1250 Answered Feb 18, 2024
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Fall Prevention Discussions
Assisted living home's driver won't assist getting mobility compromised residents into the doctor's office or back into the van.
6 CommentsFawnby Commented Oct 3, 2023Potty chair dependence...
6 CommentsOUHyperop Commented Feb 2020New fall prevention device...
4 Commentslizzywho61 Commented Aug 2019Caregiving consists of a lot of waiting like to be sure they do not fall using bathroom, just standing, it's like slow motion...
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