Whether it’s from dizziness, medication side effects, certain health conditions like arrhythmias or just tripping over an uneven surface, the fact is the older we get the more likely we are to fall. For some seniors, it’s a serious and recurring problem. How can you best prevent falls in the elderly? In the bathroom: Put… Continue reading 12 Ways to Help Prevent Falls in The Elderly
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How Common Are Falls Among Older People?
According to the National Institute for Health: Senior Health, more than one in three people age 65 years or older fall each year. The risk of falling — and the risk of disability and other life-changing problems caused by falls — increase with age. Falls are not an inevitable part of getting older, though. Many… Continue reading How Common Are Falls Among Older People?
Diabetes and Fall Risk
As you age, your chances of experiencing a fall increase. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control reports that one-third of people over the age of 65 experience a fall every year in the U.S. And recent studies have shown that you become even more of a fall risk if you’re over 65 and have… Continue reading Diabetes and Fall Risk
Playing Catch Can Prevent Falls in Older Adults
If you enjoy playing catch with your partner or the grandkids, you’re doing yourself a favor. It turns out that the simple training exercise of catching a weighted medicine ball can improve balance and may help prevent falls in the elderly, according to research done at the University of Illinois at Chicago and published in January… Continue reading Playing Catch Can Prevent Falls in Older Adults