Revision as of 05:23, 3 October 2023 by 198.46.202.225 (talk) (Created page with "What are the most serious consequences of a fall?<br /><br />When you or a loved one falls, it can cause serious injuries, even death. The most common injuries are fractures o...")(diff) β Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision β (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!What are the most serious consequences of a fall?<br /><br />When you or a loved one falls, it can cause serious injuries, even death. The most common injuries are fractures of the hip, wrists or arms and head injuries, but there are other more serious consequences that can occur, too.<br /><br />Fall-Related Anxiety<br /><br />Often, people who are fearful of falling are less mobile, have slower reflexes and limit their everyday activities. This can lead to decreased health and independence.<br /><br />Injuries from falls can lead to long-term disability and a higher risk of hospitalization or nursing home admission. That can mean financial strain for you or your loved one, especially if they need medical and psychological care.<br /><br /> [https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/ Personal Alarms] Physical Therapy for Older Adults<br /><br />Occupational or physical therapists can help older adults recover from a fall and maintain their mobility, independence and self-confidence. They can also help reduce the likelihood of a future fall.<br /><br />Prescription Medications and their Side Effects<br /><br />Taking medications that affect balance can increase the risk of falling. Ask your doctor if you should avoid these medications or change how you take them.<br /><br />Clutter in the House and the Use of Power Cords<br /><br />If you live in a small home, be sure to clear out all clutter that could make it difficult for you to move around safely. Get rid of boxes, toys or other items that can fall on you, or remove rugs that could trip you up.<br /><br />In addition, talk with your doctor about any other health conditions that might impact your ability to walk or balance. This includes medications you take, and how those might interact with certain chronic conditions or other treatments. Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)