Fall Prevention
Advice and practical tips on reducing the risk factors leading to trips and falls for seniors and those with decreased mobility.
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Senior-Friendly Home Additions for Aging in Place
There are a number of additions that can be made to a home to make it more senior-friendly. To remain in your home as you age, consider these tips for creating a safe environment that will help you age in place safely and comfortably.
6 Comments4 Balance Exercises for Seniors That Help Prevent Falls
Try these simple exercises for seniors to help prevent falls through improved balance, strength, and coordination.
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Five tips for grab bar placement to improve the safety of your elderly parent's home.
8 CommentsFall Prevention Tips for Seniors Aging in Place: Lifestyle Recommendations and Home Care Fall Prevention Programs
Home care fall prevention programs, lifestyle changes, and home modifications can help reduce fall risks for seniors who are aging in place.
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Fall Prevention Questions
My husband has parkinson’s disease and has to have a caregiver 24/7. My question is, can I get occasional help when I need to leave my home?
6 AnswersCareforMominTN Answered Sep 25, 2024Any tips on how I can get my grandpa, who has dementia, to not put his blanket on the ground where he walks past?
12 Answersfluffy1966 Replied Sep 25, 2024My mom is in a nursing rehab facility. I am her POA. Can I request a copy of her medical records? She has been there for a week and 3 days?
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Sep 23, 2024How to safely get a frail person into bed?
28 AnswersCharliana Answered Sep 16, 2024
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[The Washington Post] Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. ‘Why are they calling us?"
4 Commentscwillie Commented May 5, 2024Assisted living home's driver won't assist getting mobility compromised residents into the doctor's office or back into the van.
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