Fall Prevention
Advice and practical tips on reducing the risk factors leading to trips and falls for seniors and those with decreased mobility.
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Senior-Friendly Home Additions for Aging in Place
There are a number of additions that can be made to a home to make it more senior-friendly. To remain in your home as you age, consider these tips for creating a safe environment that will help you age in place safely and comfortably.
6 Comments4 Balance Exercises for Seniors That Help Prevent Falls
Try these simple exercises for seniors to help prevent falls through improved balance, strength, and coordination.
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Five tips for grab bar placement to improve the safety of your elderly parent's home.
8 CommentsFall Prevention Tips for Seniors Aging in Place: Lifestyle Recommendations and Home Care Fall Prevention Programs
Home care fall prevention programs, lifestyle changes, and home modifications can help reduce fall risks for seniors who are aging in place.
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Fall Prevention Questions
Constant falls even in memory care what can I do?
7 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Mar 23, 2025How do you handle a parent (mom) who sits in a chair all day and will no longer do anything for herself, claiming she is just lazy?
13 AnswersHppygr8fl1 Answered Mar 15, 2025My 77-year-old mother has fallen several times for no apparent reason. Does anyone have any similar situations or diagnosis of why?
21 AnswersronCaregiverguy Answered Mar 10, 2025Any suggestions for 94-year-old mother with Alzheimer's who keeps falling/slipping/rolling out of bed?
19 AnswersSusanM56 Replied Feb 25, 2025
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[The Washington Post] Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. ‘Why are they calling us?"
4 Commentscwillie Commented May 5, 2024Assisted living home's driver won't assist getting mobility compromised residents into the doctor's office or back into the van.
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