Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, balance, and coordination in older adults. As the disease worsens over time, falls become increasingly frequent; one leading cause of hospitalization or injury is falls resulting from Parkinson’s. Therefore, strategies must be put in place in this population to mitigate potential falls, such as hiring a […]
Why Did Your Senior Fall?
Once your senior experiences one fall, she’s more likely to experience another. But that first one is definitely bad enough, so it’s crucial to go on the offensive in terms of fall prevention. Preventing another fall means going through all of the reasons that might have been a factor in this first fall. Physical Obstacles […]
What You Can Do Today to Prevent Senior Falls
When an elderly person sustains an injury from a slip and fall accident, it can be a life-changing event that transforms them from an independent senior to a dependent person who needs a family caregiver and perhaps a home care assistant. To avoid slip and fall accidents, family caregivers and seniors need to make positive […]
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