Category 'Fall Prevention'

Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 2 Comments

Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.

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New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors

by Rita Ude on May 15, 2012 0 Comments

Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.

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Fall Prevention Exercises for Optimum Senior Health

by Doug Dickstein on May 07, 2012 0 Comments

Aging comes with some unfortunate physical circumstances. As we age, so does our ability to regain the control and balance we once had. If you’re 65 and up, your risk for falling changes, and increases with up to 45% of seniors falling every year. Many factors can contribute to falling, such as the risk of being overly medicated, the combination of medication and alcohol, hypotension and reduced vision and/or muscle control.

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Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls

by Rita Ude on April 17, 2012 1 Comment

One-third of adults over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors. These tips can reduce the risk of nighttime injuries.

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Knee Replacement for Elderly Also Lowers Risk of Death and Heart Failure

by Doug Dickstein on February 27, 2012 0 Comments

Elderly patients needing a total knee replacement (TKR) due to osteoarthritis have new reasons to say, “Yes.” Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says the operation not only repairs the knee, it also lowers the patient’s probability of heart failure and death.

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Senior Safety - Bedroom Hazards

by Doug Dickstein on February 17, 2012 0 Comments

According to several recent studies, over 1/3 of falls at home occur in the bedroom, and most home fires originate in the bedroom. The majority of fatal fires occur while the residents are sleeping. Since the elderly spend about a third of their time in the bedroom, it is extremely important to correct bedroom safety hazards and take preventive measures to help avoid potentially life-altering disasters.

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Aging Gracefully With Yoga

by Rita Ude on October 25, 2011 2 Comments

According to Yoga Journal, 2.9 million Americans age 55 years or older regularly practice yoga for its health benefits, such as increased flexibility, lower blood pressure, easing of aches and pains, and improved balance.

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Reduce a Loved One’s Risk of Falling

by Rita Ude on July 12, 2011 1 Comment

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year. The CDC reported that among this age group, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma....

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Creating a Senior Friendly Home to Help Parents Age in Place

by Angela Roeber on June 23, 2011 2 Comments

If you missed out on this free educational web conference hosted by the National Private Duty Association (NPDA), along with its state chapters, you are in luck!

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What Should I Discuss With My Aging Parents?

by Rita Ude on June 14, 2011 0 Comments

Discussing important issues with your parents as they grow older can be challenging. Few adult children have these conversations until a major event forces a discussion. However, waiting until a crisis happens isn’t a good planning strategy. Instead...

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