…Falls in older adults often lead to emergency room visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs connected with falls: as much as $50 billion annually….
Joint Pain and Stiffness Can Lead to an Increased Risk of Falls for Seniors
The data related to senior falls is shocking. Falls are classified as the leading cause of injury in older adults and end in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every…
Balancing Health and Safety: Medications That Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults
…to avoid dangerous falls. Medications That Increase Fall Risk There are certain medications that increase the risk of falls in older adults, causing an impact on: Blood pressure. Medications for…
The Importance of Senior Eye Care to Optimize Ocular Health
…look at taking preventative steps. It might surprise you to learn that hospitalizations because of eye trauma in individuals over age 65 are increasingly common from an unexpected source: falls….
Why Seniors Should See the Doctor After a Fall
…as scheduled. However, even without an injury, an incident like this does indeed require follow-up with a medical professional. Falls can happen for a lot of reasons, and it is…
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Seniors Are a Growing Concern
…assume. In fact, among the leading reasons behind TBIs is falls – which we all know are also one of several leading causes of serious injury in older adults. Traumatic…
Improve Senior Safety in the Bathroom with These Tips
…unforgiving surfaces, falls are alarmingly frequent, and often bring about serious injury. At Anthem Home Care, we’re always willing to perform a safety assessment of the home and recommend modifications…
Transitional Home Care Assistance: Help After a Hospital Stay
…walking to avoid falls Connect the senior with other local helpful resources And a lot more With the assistance of the highly skilled and compassionate care staff at Anthem Home…
What to Expect as a Family Caregiver
…pretending to know the senior. There should be plenty of outside lighting. Implement motion-detection sensors that turn lights on when activated. Fall Risk Reduction: Senior falls can be harmful. Prevent…
Understanding Parkinson’s Care in the Later Stages: Part 3 of 3
…and as the disease continues to advance, the individual will not be capable of getting out of bed or a chair unassisted. Alongside a greater risk for falls, hallucinations and…