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      Home Renovations to Prevent Falls

      As seniors age, it can become necessary to make home modifications to reduce fall hazards. Seniors are most prone to falling at...


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Fall Prevention

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      INFOGRAPHIC: Fall Hazards In The Home

      As seniors age, they may spend more time at home. However, home can be a dangerous place to be if fall and safety hazards aren't...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention

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      What To Do When a Senior Falls

      As we age, our risk of falling increases due to weakened muscles, decreased balance, and other factors. In fact, 1 in 4 seniors...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention

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      Risks of Low Blood Pressure in the Elderly

      Many of us are worried about checking our blood pressure to make sure it doesn’t get too high. But low blood pressure can also...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention, Heart health

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      How Caregivers Can Help with Physical Therapy Exercises

      Physical therapy is designed to help individuals maintain or restore their physical health. It can be used to strengthen muscles,...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention, Caregivers

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      What Can We All Do With Just a Little Assistance?

      It’s not uncommon for our clients to need just a little bit of help. They are able to most things to continue remaining...


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Fall Prevention

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      Surprising Ways Medication Can Cause Falls in Seniors

      While medications can help alleviate symptoms for a variety of ailments, they can also cause some adverse reactions — some of...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention

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      8 Tips to Prevent Falls in Dementia Patients

      1 in 4 adults age 65 and older will fall each year. There are many reasons that these falls could occur, including underlying...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Fall Prevention

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      Getting Home Safely After a Dangerous Fall

      After a dangerous fall, a senior may be rushed to the hospital to treat injuries, which commonly include head trauma and bone...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention

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      How to Prevent Scarring after a Senior Falls 

      Seniors are more likely than any other demographic to experience a fall. These falls can result in injuries ranging from mild to...


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Fall Prevention

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      Fall Prevention Devices to Keep Seniors Walking

      If you don’t use it, you lose it! That’s why it’s so important for seniors to keep moving as long as possible. Simple movement,...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention