Posts Tagged: elderly
Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults
As older populations tend to stay more at home, the chances of a fall occurring increase due to a combination of aging and environmental conditions that may promote falling. The chances of falling are still present even with attentive staff on hand for older adults.
Older adults are more vulnerable because their reflexes along with physical abilities have become more limited compared to their younger days. Young adults react faster which often means catching themselves before they fall. Older adults tend to ...
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Keeping Your Home Healthy and Safe
Being together in one home is what families are all about. However, with so much time being spent indoors, the chances of an accident occurring become greater. Children and older adults are especially vulnerable in terms of becoming injured due to the many hazards that may be present inside the home.
Health Concerns
A home is a place where several hazards may exist. Identifying such issues means recognizing the following potential hazards in the home which may include the following.
Lead-based paintWater leaksElectrical issues Mold ...
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