Fall Prevention

14 Strength, Flexibility & Balance Exercises for Seniors
December 8th, 2022

14 Strength, Flexibility & Balance Exercises for Seniors

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death for Americans 65 and older, according to data from the CDC.1 Luckily, there are many ways to lower the likelihood of taking a tumble and increase your ability to recover. Two of the most effective are: Exercises. One of the main risk factors is poor strength and balance.2 There Read more >>

Keeping Seniors with Osteoporosis Safe
August 14th, 2021

5 Ways to Prevent Falls at Home and Elsewhere

We all want to stress less, live independently and stay safe. That’s why practicing fall prevention is an important factor in aging well – and something we can adopt today. Try any or all of these five fall risk reduction tactics:1 1. Practice good self-care. According to the CDC, one of the best ways to Read more >>

HomeSafe Contact
December 4th, 2018

Reduce the Risk of Falls Inside the House

There are numerous risk factors present within your home that can make you more prone to tripping, and falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. When it comes to avoiding trips and falls at home, prevention is essential. By reducing your risk and identifying tripping hazards in your home, you will be Read more >>

A Reflection on Medical Technology: The Evolution of Medical Alert Systems
April 12th, 2015

A Reflection on Medical Technology: The Evolution of Medical Alert Systems

Any history of medical alert systems begins with the story of Lifeline: how it was founded, its growth and success, and where the company and its products are now. Producers of personal emergency response systems number in the dozens, but their medical technology owes its origins to Lifeline. The History of Lifeline In 1972, gerontologist Andrew Dibner conceived Read more >>

Keeping Seniors with Osteoporosis Safe
March 1st, 2015

How to Use Walkers and Canes to Reduce Elderly Falls

Walkers, canes, and other assistive devices can help seniors to maintain their independence and get safely from point A to point B. If used incorrectly, however, these devices can cause more falls than they prevent. Here’s a closer look at assistive devices, and how you can properly use them to keep yourself safe. Canes According Read more >>

How to Install Grab Bars in No Time
September 4th, 2014

How to Install Grab Bars in No Time

Falls are a major health risk for seniors. For this reason, fall prevention is a top priority for many. Something as simple as installing grab bars in your shower and toilet area can help prevent falls, according to the National Institutes of Health. Learning how to install grab bars isn’t difficult, and it can often be Read more >>

Improving Balance and Decreasing Fall Risk Through Vibration Therapy
August 25th, 2014

Improving Balance and Decreasing Fall Risk Through Vibration Therapy

Regular exercise and physical activity are significant components of a healthy lifestyle and can be incorporated into your life regardless of your age, says the National Institute on Aging. In addition to making you stronger, exercise can also help keep your joints, ligaments, and tendons flexible. Even seniors who are more frail can improve their Read more >>

How to Overcome Fear of Falling
April 30th, 2014

How to Overcome Fear of Falling

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 1.6 million older adults in the US go to the emergency room for fall-related injuries each year. Many of them never return to their own homes again, instead moving to assisted living communities or nursing homes because of injuries they sustained in the fall, their fear Read more >>

How Motion Detector Lights Can Help Seniors Avoid Falls
April 14th, 2014

How Motion Detector Lights Can Help Seniors Avoid Falls

Did you know that each year one out of three seniors suffers from a fall? In fact, more than 1.6 million seniors annually make a trip to the emergency room because of it. Don’t become a statistic! One way to prevent falls in the home is with motion detector lights. You may be familiar with this technology already Read more >>

Non-slip Shoes Help Prevent Falls In and Outside of the Home
March 12th, 2014

Non-slip Shoes Help Prevent Falls In and Outside of the Home

One of the biggest dangers and causes of injury for our seniors is slipping and falling. Brittle bones and weakened muscles make them very vulnerable. A great way to help prevent falls is proper footwear. There comes a time when we need supportive shoes. Our arches fall, our feet swell, and we may be less Read more >>

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