As you spend time with an aging loved one, you might notice that they start shuffling their feet. This phenomenon has intrigued...
Tags: Fall Prevention, Senior Health
As seniors age, it can become necessary to make home modifications to reduce fall hazards. Seniors are most prone to falling at...
Tags: Senior Safety, Fall Prevention
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...
Tags: Fall Prevention
As we age, our risk of falling increases due to weakened muscles, decreased balance, and other factors. In fact, 1 in 4 seniors...
Tags: Fall Prevention
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...
Tags: Fall Prevention, Heart health
Physical therapy is designed to help individuals maintain or restore their physical health. It can be used to strengthen muscles,...
Tags: Fall Prevention, Caregivers
1 in 4 adults age 65 and older will fall each year. There are many reasons that these falls could occur, including underlying...
Seniors are more likely than any other demographic to experience a fall. These falls can result in injuries ranging from mild to...
Tags: Senior Safety, Fall Prevention
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,...
Tags: Fall Prevention
Most seniors would prefer to age in place as long as possible. To ensure that this is a viable option for your aging parent, it’s...
Tags: Fall Prevention
Every 11 seconds, a senior is treated in the hospital for a fall-related injury. Even a small fall can have huge consequences for...
Tags: Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in seniors. And once a senior falls, it's more likely that they will fall again....
Tags: Senior Safety, Fall Prevention
