Injury is the sixth leading cause of death among people over age 65, and most of these fatal injuries are related to falls. About 25% of seniors aged 65-74, and 33% or more of those aged 75 or older, report at least one fall in any given year. Although more than 10,000 deaths among older persons in the U.S. are attributed to fall and fall-related injuries each year, this number is likely an understatement of the actual number of deaths in which a fall is a contributing factor.
What can Home Care do to reduce the incidence of falls?
Our services may include but are not limited to:
- Observation and assessment
- Management and evaluation
- In-home assessment to identify those at risk for falling
- Monitoring medication
- Recommend sound environmental designs in living quarters
- Remove environmental barriers
- Assist in identifying properly fitting shoes and clothing
- Modify unsafe behavior
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