Tag: senior falls
Senior Safety Tips: Avoid The Dangers of Fires, Falls, and Medication Errors
By on May 23, 2013
By: Alan Wu For many seniors, “home, sweet home” can be a dangerous place. A third of seniors experience one or more falls each year, and their risk of dying in a house fire is 2-3 times the national average. In addition, a quarter of seniors make mistakes in how they store and consume medications….
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Top 5 Ways to Reduce Falls in Senior Living Communities
By on June 8, 2012
When a senior falls and breaks a bone, it’s much more difficult to recover. In fact, hospitals and surgeries have been linked to a high rate of decline in the elderly, and in many instances—increased level of care for the duration of life after a senior falls. ALFA recently talked about the importance of educating…
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