Category Archives: Fall Prevention

Avoid Senior Falls this Fall with These Easy Changes

October 03rd, 2016

Posted by Sheila Korn

Fall Prevention

Scroll down and hit the > play button. As we age, the risk of falling increases substantially, but there are many things you can do to prevent a life-threatening fall from occurring. Many people think senior falls are a normal part of aging. But as we age, falls can be costly to our health and […]

Preventing Falls & Re-Admissions

December 17th, 2014

Posted by Sheila Korn

Fall Prevention, Information, Uncategorized

I just finished a webinar on “Prevention of Falls and Re-Admissions” and felt there were some important things to share. Did you realize that falls are as serious to older adults as heart attack or stroke? I didn’t. Mortality rates due to falls trends up and mortality due to heart attack and stroke has been […]

How to Prevent One of the Most Catastrophic Events in the Life of a Senior

April 27th, 2011

Posted by Sheila Korn

Fall Prevention, Information

What You Can Do Consider the following ways to reduce your risk of falling at home. Tell your healthcare provider if you have fallen in the last year and describe how you fell. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist about medications you take. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel weak in your legs or […]

Fall Prevention Week

September 23rd, 2010

Posted by Sheila Korn

Fall Prevention

Preventing One of the Most Catastrophic Events in the Life of a Senior Citizen The fastest growing segment of our population is the 85 and over age group. Many seniors want to remain in the comfort and security of their own homes. This means that many of us have some responsibility for caring for elderly […]

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