{"id":13791,"date":"2021-09-14T11:19:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T16:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verifycare.com\/?p=13791"},"modified":"2021-12-08T13:17:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T19:17:50","slug":"5-ways-to-prevent-falling-into-fall-for-your-loved-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verifycare.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/14\/5-ways-to-prevent-falling-into-fall-for-your-loved-one\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Prevent Falling into Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

5 Ways to Prevent Falling into Fall<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to CDC<\/a> (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), falls are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors in the United States. CDC states one out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States, making falls a public health concern – particularly among the aging population. Aside from broken bones as a direct result from the fall, falls can cause head injuries and should be seen by a doctor promptly. These injuries can make it more difficult for your LO (loved one) to live independently or to go about their daily activities. Read for 5 ways to help prevent your LO from falling into fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falling Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. One in five falls results in broken bones or serious injury. <\/li>
  2. Over 3 million seniors are seen in the ER regarding fall injuries each year.<\/li>
  3. Over 800,000 end up hospitalized due to head or hip injuries each year. <\/li>
  4. Less than half of those who fall don’t disclose this to their doctor.<\/li>
  5. After an initial fall, the chances of falling again doubles for seniors.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Risk Factors<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Some seniors are more at risk than others for falls. Your LO can be assessed for risk factors to help you pin point what to look for and how to take preventative measures. The more factors your LO has, the risk of falling increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n