It might seem like a simple stumble…but studies show that even the slightest of falls can cause a senior to lose mobility forever. Fractured hips and broken bones can do more than reduce a person’s quality of life…they sometimes prove to be fatal. It’s a little known fact that falls are the leading cause of injury-related visits to emergency centers in the United States and the primary cause of accidental deaths in persons over the age of 65 years. Approximately 50% of elderly who sustain a fall-related injury will be discharged to a nursing home rather than returning home.   25% of those who fracture a hip as result of a fall will require life-long nursing care.

As a part of our in-home assessment for home care, Responsive Home Health will provide a home safety assessment and make recommendations for minor changes that will allow you or your loved one to be safer at home. We can further help reduce the risk of falling by providing additional care. Call us today for information on how to remain safely at home.

Causes of Slips and Falls:

• Neuromuscular Diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease
• Cognitive Impairment such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Visual Impairment
• Balancing Issues
• Medication Interactions and Side Effects
• Hazards in the Home

What we can do to help prevent them:

• Our Staff can assess the home environment to make sure all hazards are removed from the living area and make suggestions to improve safety.
• Review list of medications to identify high risks.
• Recommend appropriate Durable Medical Equipment.
• Encourage and help with exercises to improve strength and stability
• Assist in safe transferring to avoid falls and injury

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