Category Archives: Elderly Fall Prevention

Elderly Fall Prevention Tips to Keep Aging Parents Safe

Posted on June 22, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Elderly fall prevention is a top safety concern for aging parents for a good reason. According to The Centers for Disease Control, one out of three adults age 65 years and older falls each year. Even more frightening: Falls are the … Continue reading →

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Senior Fall Prevention: Reporting Dizziness Key to Safe Aging at Home

Posted on April 26, 2011 by SafeAfter70

According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the number one cause of death caused by injury for Americans over the age of 65. One reason is because falls are so commonplace: the CDC estimates that one in three … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Safety Makeover Tips for Older Adults

Posted on April 12, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Want to age at home safely? It’s time for a bathroom SAFETY makeover. The bathroom is one of the top locations for serious falls among older adults — the kind of accidents that make it much more difficult for independent-minded seniors to … Continue reading →

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Medication Reviews Aid Elderly Fall Prevention

Posted on April 2, 2011 by SafeAfter70

According to the Center for Disease Control, one older adult dies from a fall-related injury every 35 minutes. That’s just about all the statistical evidence anyone should need to take elderly fall prevention seriously. And yet, according to a recent … Continue reading →

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Personal Alert Systems: Simple, Effective Technology for Aging at Home Safely

Posted on April 2, 2011 by SafeAfter70

You’ve seen the commercials on television for decades now: An elderly woman is on the floor in her kitchen or bathroom. She’s in pain — and all alone. “Help,” she cries. “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Of course, … Continue reading →

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A Not-So-Obvious Elderly Fall Prevention Tip

Posted on March 29, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Helping your aging parents avoid falls goes a long way towards preserving their health and independence. Many elderly fall prevention tips are obvious, such as removing clutter, proper lighting, and installing non-slip bathmats in tubs. But some are not. For … Continue reading →

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