Statistics indicate that someone over the age of 65 is brought to the emergency room every 11 seconds in the United States because of a fall related injury. Sometimes these are minor injuries, but often, they result in a life changing … [Read more...]
Anticipating and Preventing Falls
A fall is one of the most devastating injuries that an elderly individual can face. Not only can a fall cause the typical injuries like bruises and broken bones, but because of the decreased immune system and lower bone density that seniors … [Read more...]
Avoiding Falls in Nursing Homes
A surprising number of patients at nursing homes suffer from falls that lead to permanent injuries or even death. The worst part of this is that these are often surprisingly easy to avoid. A lot of falls happen simply because the safeguards … [Read more...]
Preventing Falls for Senior Citizens
Preventing falls should be a huge priority for you if you have an elderly loved one. Falls are the number one cause of accidental injury death amongst senior citizens, and in most cases, they are absolutely preventable. Now, add to the … [Read more...]