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Fall Prevention
For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:
Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons
Information for caregivers and family members of the elderly on methods to prevent falls in the elderly population.
International Fall Prevention Institute
This site contains information on statistics and helpful links for fall prevention.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Contains information on how to identify elderly who are at risk for falls, and how to prevent falls in those individuals.
Tremblay, K. R. and C. E. Barner, "Preventing Falls in the Elderly,"Colorado State University Extension
Causes and prevention of falls in the elderly population.
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging consumer pamphlet "A patient's guide to preventing falls"
An informational pamphlet on preventing falls in the geriatric community.
Improve Balance: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
An informational pamphlet on ways to improve balance in 10 minutes a day.
Reduce Risk of Falling: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
An informational pamphlet on ways to reduce your risk of falling.
Danger of Falls in Elderly: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Information on the danger of falls in the elderly community.
St. Louis Area Resources
Aging Research
Elder Law
National Associations
Resources for Seniors
Care for life begins with information. At Continuum we believe that education and understanding pave the way for quality care. To learn more about any of the subjects listed above, or to ask a specific related care question, call us at (314) 863-9912 or (636) 861-3336, or contact us. Our team will be happy to educate you or your loved one on a variety of care-related subjects as well as provide a FREE home consultation to discuss our services and your or your loved one’s needs.
