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 PageCritter Corner: Tips and Resources for Fall Prevention
July 26, 2019 by
Dear Hayek,My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years ago. I know that loss of mobility is one of the unfortunate symptoms of the debilitating disease, which often results in falls. Do you have any tips and … [Read more...]
Print This PageFalls Aren’t Just a Normal Part of Aging — They Are Preventable!
September 18, 2018 by
It’s fall -- an ideal time to put on a light sweater, take a walk in the crisp air, and watch the green leaves being replaced by dazzling amber, maroon, gold, and bronze hues.Besides the rustic colors, crunchy leaves beneath … [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 PageLaser Shoes, Magic Carpets, & More: Technology to Combat Falls
April 29, 2016 by
Q. My parents are snowbirds. Every spring, I pick them up at the Lorton Auto Train and drop them off at their home, and in November, they go back to Florida for the winter. My father has had Parkinson’s for almost 20 years now, … [Read more...]
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