September is National Falls Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about falls and the steps we can all take to prevent them. Falls are particularly common — and dangerous — among adults over the age of 65. According to the National Council on Aging, one out of every four older adults will fall each […]
3 Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
Although falling is common, it is preventable. Keep yourself or older loved ones safe from dangerous slips and falls during the rainy spring season with these fall prevention tips. […]
Fall Prevention: Why Men and Women Fall Differently
Falls are a serious matter. In fact, falls and fall-related injuries are among the most dangerous health risks older adults face today. Falling can cause bruising, fractures, and other serious injuries that lead to loss of independence for older adults. According to the National Institute on Aging, 1 in 4 American adults over the age […]
How to Choose Safe Footwear for Older Adults
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the most dangerous health and safety risk older adults face today. Falls are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among Americans over the age of 65, and of those who fall, two-thirds will fall again within six months. Even older adults who are […]
Making Home Safer for Senior Loved Ones
Are you concerned with the safety of an older parent or loved one in their current home? As we grow older, our health and safety concerns tend to increase. Everyday slips and falls can be highly dangerous for older adults, and most homes are ill-equipped to accommodate seniors’ changing needs for safety and mobility. If […]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: How Do Retirement Communities Help Prevent Falls?
Saturday, September 22nd is the first official day of the fall season, but it’s also the 10th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, sponsored by the National Council on Aging. As the leading cause of injury and accidental death among older adults over the age of 65, falls have rapidly become a serious public health […]
3 Tips for Preventing Falls This Autumn Season
The beauty of the autumn season may also present safety hazards for older adults, including season-related slips and falls. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for people over the age of 65. Luckily, there are proactive ways to prevent falls this autumn. Be […]
