Revision as of 00:09, 6 December 2023 by 184.174.30.152 (talk)(diff) β Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision β (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page.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!If you have a senior in your life, you need to take special precautions to keep them safe at home. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for seniors, but the good news is that many falls are preventable.<br /><br />Falls are also a major cause of injury-related hospitalization. This is especially true for seniors who are older, have a decreased bone density, or who are visually impaired.<br /><br />The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one out of every four Americans over 65 suffers a fall each year. While the majority of falls do not result in serious injury, they can cost a senior their independence.<br /><br />In order to avoid a fall, it is important to have a safe and well-lit home. The home should be free of trip hazards, such as loose runners and rugs. Also, steps should have non-skid treads.<br /><br />To help prevent falls, a safety assessment should be performed to identify risks. An expert can help you assess your home and identify improvements that could be made.<br /><br />If your elderly loved one lives alone, consider installing a medical alert system. There are a variety of devices that are available. These systems can help protect your loved one from falls and other potential emergencies.<br /><br />Keep fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each room. [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/ Personal Alarms for elderly] These devices can help you and your family recognize problems before they arise. It's also a good idea to make sure emergency contact information is in easy-to-find locations. 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)