Category Archives: Senior 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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Safe Hospital Stay Tips for Seniors

Posted on May 12, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Hospitals can be dangerous places for seniors. But there are things you can do to make your stay — or your aging parent’s stay — safer. One of the most critical hospital safety tips: Ask a family member or trusted … Continue reading →

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Aging Parent Rx Drug Safety Tip: Work with Primary Care Physician

Posted on May 4, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Concerned about the sheer number of prescription meds your aging parent is taking? You should be. It’s all too easy for an elderly person’s medicine cabinet to turn into a drug store as they age. And it can be dangerous … 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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Home Modifications Help Elderly Age at Home Safely

Posted on April 20, 2011 by SafeAfter70

If you’d like to grow old at home, you’re not alone. Most older adults want to live independently for as long as possible. The problem is that most homes aren’t set up to keep older adults safe as they age. … 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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