Marianne, 78, has always led an active life. She enjoys riding her bike, doing yoga, walking on the beach, volunteering, and visiting with friends.Early one morning a few months ago, Marianne woke up and heard a noise, … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s National Falls Prevention Awareness Week – Here’s the Latest in Fall Prevention
September 19, 2023 by
Fall Forecasting: Can Falls Be Predicted Before They Happen?
June 6, 2023 by
Nearly 20,000 people die from unintentional falls every year. Every 11 seconds, an older adult in the US is seen at an emergency department for a fall-related injury, and one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Are the Best Safety Alert Devices with Fall Detection?
March 24, 2023 by
Q. My neighbor Suzanne is an avid jogger. I always see her out jogging early in the morning while I’m walking my pups. She’s got all the gear, including one of those newer Apple Watches.The other day, Suzanne was speed-walking … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Caregivers Can Help Prevent Falls
September 22, 2020 by
It's the first week of fall and Fall Prevention Week 2020!A year before the Coronavirus pandemic, Miriam suffered repeated falls and a broken femur. After she spent time in a rehabilitation facility and participated in 3 … [Read more...]
Print This PageCommon Advice to Prevent Falls Has Been Proven to Be Ineffective
July 26, 2019 by
Q. I am 72 years old and my 95-year old mother, Annie, lives with me. There have been quite a few times this past year when my mother has fallen, and we had to call 9-1-1 for help. We have tried every bit of advice that we could … [Read more...]
Print This PageThese are Responsible for 40% of All Injury Deaths
July 7, 2017 by
Q. Recently, we got a call from the emergency room that my husband’s grandmother fell outside of a store and fractured her wrist. It was a rainy night and she slipped on the ramp walking out of the store.Typically, when you … [Read more...]
Print This PageExperiencing Falls? This Could Be Why!
May 10, 2017 by
Carol lives with her daughter, Jennifer, and her family in their ranch style home. One afternoon, while Jennifer was sitting on her sofa reading a book, she heard a thump on the kitchen floor followed by a scream. She ran to the … [Read more...]
Print This PageSix Myths About Falls
October 3, 2014 by
Q. I recently visited my parents, who are in their 70’s, and have been worried ever since. My father, Sam, fell three times during the two days I was there. Often, my mother, Elaine, has lunch out and quilts with her friends, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Costs Billions per Year and is the Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury?
June 1, 2011 by
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These falls can cause devastating consequences; falls are the most common cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries, according … [Read more...]
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