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FALLS PREVENTION
Description
Various
measures taken to minimize risk and
the number of falls incurred by
older adults.
Falls
and the resulting injures are one of
the most common medical condition
that the average elderly individual
undergoes.
Statistical studies
show the following:
In the
United States, annually, more than
1/3 of individuals 65 years of age
or older experience a fall.
While men are more likely to die as a
result of a fall, women are more
likely to have a non-fatal injury
from a fall.
The
risk of being seriously injured as a
result of a fall increases with age.
As
for race, white males over the age
of 75 have the highest rate of death
as a result of a fall.
Symptoms
Injuries resulting from falls include:
Bruising
Hip Fractures (most common but legs, feet,
shoulders, arms and hands get injured as
well)
Head traumas, which often cause traumatic
brain traumas
Injuries to internal organs
Questions to ask the
expert
How many years
experience have you had helping individuals
prevent falls
What is your success rate
Certificates and
Licenses
References
General Tips
Exercise regularly:
Qigong
and Tai Chi
are Eastern healing exercise modalities that
are useful in improving balance (both
internal and external) and strength
but in
decreasing the fear of falling.
Get
regular, comprehensive eye
examinations, 1-2 times a year
Review all your medications with
your doctor, to ascertain if those
that have side effects that increase
the risk of falling can be changed
or discontinued
Use
assistive devices such as canes and
walkers when needed and have safety
bars installed in the shower and
bathroom.
Safety proof your home by removing
clutter and barriers from walkways,
use non-skid mats in the shower and
keep your home well lit.
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