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Simple Home Modifications to Prevent Falls in the Elderly

Falls are a major concern for seniors, often leading to serious injuries and a loss of independence. From installing safety aids to promoting proper footwear, we cover all aspects to keep your loved ones safe and secure. Our guide offers practical tips and effective strategies, including creating a safer home environment, encouraging physical activity, managing medications, and ensuring regular health check-ups. Prioritize their well-being with our essential fall prevention advice.

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Simple Home Modifications to Prevent Falls in the Elderly

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  1. Prevent Seniors from Falling Presentation by Senior Protection

  2. Facts Regarding Senior Falls 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year. Falls are the cause of 85% of seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations. Falls are the cause of 95% of all hip-fractures. Statistics Hospitalization Fall Prevention 50% of all falls causing hospitalization happen at home. It is essential to implement fall prevention strategies due to the high percentage of falls among seniors.

  3. Falls Prevention Ways & Safety Tips Create a clutter-free environment, install grab bars and handrails, ensure proper lighting, and use non-slip adhesives for safety. Home Safety Walking Aids & Accessibility Ensure that there are appropriate walking aids available, and make sure essential areas in the home, such as the toilet and kitchen, are easily accessible and safe for the elderly.

  4. Emergency Preparedness Device in emergency: A medical alert devices is one of the best ways for anyone to communicate with help in almost any emergency. Most falls or accidents leave the victim helpless and unable to move or access a form of communication. With a medical alert device with possible built in fall detection or immediate SOS push emergency button, help can immediately be contacted during or after the fall. Emergency Contacts: Keep a list of emergency contacts easily accessible. Emergency Devices & Contacts

  5. Regular Health Check-ups Regular physical activity, balance exercises, strength training, and managing chronic conditions are essential for preventing falls. Importance of Health Check-ups

  6. Educate on Safe Movement Practices Educate seniors on safe movement practices, including getting up safely, using assistive devices, and managing chronic conditions. Safe Home Movements

  7. Senior Protection Senior Protection, specializes in providing medical alert systems tailored to seniors and individuals with medical needs. Their product lineup includes fall dedication pendants, medical alert smartwatches, and home alert systems & packages all aimed at empowering seniors to maintain their independence while ensuring their safety within their homes. All our alert pendants are equipped with GPS, offering seniors the freedom to travel across Canada while staying protected. These devices not only offer live two-way voice assistance but also incorporate built-in fall detection systems. The Personal Emergency Response System is designed to help seniors prioritize what truly matters: their family. Committed to the well-being of seniors, Senior Protection stands as a trusted and dependable partner.

  8. Contact • https://seniorprotection.ca/ • 1 866 416 0838 • sales@seniorprotection.ca

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