by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | Oct 22, 2020 | Caregiver / Caregiving, Senior Safety, Seniors and Fall Risk
Thousands of seniors fall every year in their home. There are many reasons seniors fall. Certain medications, medical conditions, and changes in vision, balance, or reflexes are just a few things that can contribute to the risk. One major, preventable contributor to...
by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | Mar 10, 2020 | Senior Health, Seniors and Fall Risk, Seniors and Illnesses
Every 19 minutes an older adult in the United States dies as a result of a fall according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Falls are preventable, but you need to take action now. Follow these manageable steps to reduce the possibility. 1. Remove...