{"id":1233,"date":"2024-05-01T19:41:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2024-05-01T19:57:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:57:24","slug":"seniors-and-falls-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/seniors-and-falls-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors and Falls: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Falls among seniors can be, unfortunately, quite common and are a significant concern because they can lead to serious injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 37 million adults 65+ suffer <strong><em>preventable<\/em><\/strong> falls every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some quick Fall Facts you should be aware about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every second of every day, an older adult suffers a fall in the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 95% of hip fractures are\u00a0caused by falling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each year, about 3 million older adults\u00a0are treated in the ER due to a fall injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 out of every 5 falls causes an injury, such as broken bones or a head injury. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60% of all falls happen in the home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the good news is is that falls are preventable! With the right tools, like one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our mobility products<\/a> and making the right adjustments to your home, you can lower the risk of falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talk to Your Doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re starting to feel uneasy about your balance, speaking to your doctor is important. They can discuss what measures to take that works for your situation. Whether its adjusting your medications or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/AmeriGlide-Stairlifts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">investing in a stair lift<\/a> to help you get from floor to floor in your home, they will point you in the right discussion and have an honest conversation about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Continue Getting Check Ups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to continue to get regular check ups, and not only with your primary doctor. Eye check ups and foot check ups can prevent certain diseases or conditions from arising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Active<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This no-brainer helps keep muscles and joints healthy and strong as well as keeps balance \u2014 which contributes to falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make Home Saf<\/strong>er<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing spaces of cords, clutter and rugs help keep seniors safe at home. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/age-in-place-10-bedroom-safety-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this blog post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/happy-fall-prevention-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a> containing a list of things you can do to help keep your home fall-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><br>Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/contributor\/206713618\/lightfield-studios?load_type=author&amp;prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/contributor\/206713618\/lightfield-studios?load_type=author&amp;prev_url=detail<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Article Sources: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/growingbolder.com\/stories\/falls-common-costly-preventable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/growingbolder.com\/stories\/falls-common-costly-preventable\/<\/a><\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/injury\/features\/older-adult-falls\/index.html#:~:text=Every%20second%20of%20every%20day,particularly%20among%20the%20aging%20population\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/injury\/features\/older-adult-falls\/index.html#:~:text=Every%20second%20of%20every%20day,particularly%20among%20the%20aging%20population<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Falls among seniors can be, unfortunately, quite common and are a significant concern because they can lead to serious injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 37 million adults 65+ suffer preventable falls every year. 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