Fall Safety & Prevention Tips For Seniors
Tripping and falling are one of the most common concerns for Albuquerque Senior Care Services . One out of four older adults will fall each year, making falls a public health concern, particularly among the aging population. Hip fractures, shattered bones, and head injuries are frequent and many seniors wind up in a nursing home while recovering from fall-related ailments. If you are concerned for an older loved one, implementing these preventative measures will help to assist them to avoid a trip and fall. Why Are Seniors More Prone To Falling? Elderly people are more prone to trip and fall as a result of: ● Weak coordination, poor balance, and joint flexibility. ● Eye problems ● Medications that cause dizziness ● Trip hazards in their home ● Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease ● Muscle and bone loss. ● chronic health issues like diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease A senior's fear of fall