We have known for a while that there are specific medications that enhance the risk of senior falls. 20 years ago, only a little over…
The Startling New Statistics in Medication-Related Senior Falls
May 10, 2021
Tag: Fall Prevention
Preparing for a Fall Could Be Your Best Fall Prevention Plan
November 12, 2018
Falls among older people are all too frequent and can have serious consequences. Taking preventative measures is important, including evaluating the home for fall dangers…
Ensure Senior Safety This Holiday Season with This Helpful Checklist
December 11, 2017
Living far away from family makes it hard to spend time with our older loved ones as frequently as we’d like, but during the holiday…
Increase Balance, Decrease Fall Risk
January 19, 2015
As a child you fall all the time, but as an older adult, a fall can be a devastating event, which is why preventing falls…
Fight Falls with Vitamin D
July 27, 2011
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries among the elderly. The following article from Aging Well explains how vitamin D can help reduce fall…
Fall Prevention: Simple Steps to Protect Your Loved One
July 20, 2011
If you have determined that some home modifications are in order, Continuum recommends considering some of the following simple home modifications: Flooring Considerations Use a…
Fall Risk Home Safety Checklist
July 14, 2011
As with most in-home care issues, the first step should be assessment. Identifying potential environmental and personal hazards for falls is as easy as looking…
Fall Risk Awareness: Reasons for Falls
July 10, 2011
What are some of the most common reasons for a fall in the home? The normal changes of aging, like poor eyesight or poor hearing,…
Fall Prevention Starts in the Home
July 5, 2011
In the next 17 seconds, an older adult will be treated in a hospital emergency department for injuries related to a fall. In the next…
Exercise at 80 – A Little Goes a Long Way
February 6, 2010
The truth is, that the functional decline many older adults experience has less to do with aging and more to do with leading a sedentary…