One of the key steps in fall prevention is ensuring that the living environment is safe. Tripping hazards like loose rugs, electrical cords, or clutter should be removed. Installing grab bars in ...
Taking your time and not rushing can do a lot to prevent an accident. Here are few tips to remind you and your team on how to ...
While most of us can admire the beauty of a snow-blanketed landscape, we often feel less appreciation when that same winter weather brings extra fall hazards to our doorstep. Falls ...
Q: What are the best practices to ensure safety from falling during the winter?
Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the ...
A new draft recommendation debunks the common misconception that vitamin D prevents falls and fractures Read to know more ...
Help seniors in Racine stay safe with winter safety tips to prevent falls, avoid hypothermia, and combat loneliness.
Patients can minimize winter slip-and-fall injuries through proactive measures like wearing proper footwear and clearing ...
Using these measures will assist in reducing the fall risk in persons with Alzheimer’s, but there is no guarantee. Daily ...
60s-70s: Focus on balance training and prevention of fall. 80+: Prioritise safety at home with the use of modifications and ...
According to the Department of Health, between 2016 and 2020, falls were the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations ...