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Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants understand the role they play in senior care every day, particularly in honing their ability to help strengthen seniors and assist in reducing falls risks. They are in fact integral collaborators in fall prevention within healthcare.
Falls amongst older adults are far too common, costly, and preventable. They are the #1 cause of non-fatal and fatal injuries in older adults.
Each year, up to 1/3 of adults over the age of 65 years will experience a fall. Older adults with chronic conditions are at higher risk and it is of importance to know falling is not a normal part of aging.
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, and we are here with activities, facts, and much more to help raise awareness around best strategies to mitigate risk. National falls prevention observances are held during this month and revolve around the first day of fall.
Physical activity is a must when it comes to aging and maintaining independence and health. Just as our population of older adults is increasing, so is the amount of research into the importance of the effects of regular exercise.
Falls are generally preventable. One of the ways families attempt to decrease falls, mitigate fall risk, and increase safety is by moving a loved one into a senior living community, such as Assisted Living.
Technology is here empowering caregivers and older adults to age more successfully.
Receiving home care services has never been easier but not all older adult services are alike. What are the reasons you may be looking for home care additives? Maybe it is a recent medical episode such as a fall, management of a chronic illness, or respite care or assistance related to caregiver burnout.
Every year organizations and people raise awareness surrounding brain injuries in the month of March by sharing facts, stories, and educational opportunities. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) recognizes Brain Injury Awareness Month with #MoreThanMyBrainInjury. They aim to recognize individuals living with an injury related to a brain trauma.
You’re on THIN ICE!
Here we are in January, and quite literally (depending on your geographic location) we are on ice. Falls are common on a normal day of the year and can be very serious for seniors and lead to broken bones, bruises and injuries resulting in a need for lengthy rehab or homecare.
What can caregivers and providers do to ensure safety for seniors and loved ones during the winter months?