After a Fall
Knowing what to do after a fall and how to get up after a fall are important to protect yourself from pain and inconvenience. > After you have fallen assess if you are in great pain or are injured. > Call to someone for help if they are at home in another room. > If […]
Falls are a Big Deal for the Elderly
While it may seem like no big deal for a young person to slip and fall, falls and their resulting injuries can prove fatal for an elderly person. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an elderly person dies from a fall every 20 minutes in the United States. There are a number […]
June is National Safety Month
You might not realize it, but injuries, especially preventable ones, are a leading cause of disability. Tragically, many injuries can also be fatal, and according to the National Safety Council, they are a leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 1 and 44. The most common (and preventable) injuries are caused by […]
Spinal Cord Injuries on the Rise in the Elderly
According to a recent John’s Hopkins study, more spinal injuries are due to falls than car crashes. This study highlights the importance of taking fall prevention for the elderly seriously, especially because there is a higher mortality rate with these types of injuries. For more information, read the healthfinder.gov article Falls Top Car Crashes as […]
Looking Out For Your Eyes!
Protecting your eyesight as you age might be more important to your health and quality of life than you realize. Older people with poor eyesight often have to curtail activities that bring them joy and a sense of independence, including driving, reading, and watching TV. According to the CDC’s publication, The State of Vision, Aging […]
Great article on the benefits of exercise and yoga in preventing falls
Perhaps you are one of the growing number of baby boomers in our country, or maybe you are hoping to help your aging parents remain independent as long as possible. A great way to keep them safe from falls as they age is to encourage them to exercise and stay active. The Post and Courier’s […]
Taking Senior Safety Seriously: Part 2
As part of our focus on safety (June is National Safety Month!), our blog last week looked at some common safety concerns around the house—a sort of “senior proofing” exercise for any caregiver. Falls are a particularly common and dangerous hazard for seniors, but other safety concerns should be on a caregiver’s radar as well. […]
Taking Senior Safety Seriously: Part 1
Most people have heard of “babyproofing” a home—things like putting up gates around stairs, locks on cabinets, and safety plugs in electrical outlets—to make sure a crawling baby or running toddler can’t hurt themselves. But how many of us have considered “senior proofing” our homes when we suddenly become responsible for the care of an […]
