Senior Caregiver Safety Tips: How to Reduce the Risk of Falling with Seniors

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SENIOR CAREGIVER SAFETY TIPS
HOW TO
Reduce the Risk of Falling with Seniors
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Your parent or spouse is older now and has
reached the time of life where their world
becomes smaller
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They spend more time at home, It becomes almost
their entire world
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WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF FALLS IN THE ELDERLY?
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Loss of mobility
As we age, joints tend to stiffen, tendons become
less flexible and muscles a bit weaker
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Balance problems
Reaction time slows down and compensating for
being off balance becomes more difficult
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Decreased vision
You just cant see the dog in the dark like you
used to
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Foot problems
Arthritis, numbness, old injuries, foot drop all
can interfere with normal gait and make a fall
more likely
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Medications
Many medicines, such as those for cardiac or
neurological problems or for hypertension can
cause drowsiness
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Hazards in the home
Inadequate lighting, stairs, throw rugs, pets,
waxed floors, cords stretching across the floor,
all can cause falls
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Hazards outside the home
Broken or uneven sidewalk, inadequate lighting
and steps are likely to cause problems
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YOU NEED TO FALL PROOF YOUR LOVED ONES HOME
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Make a safer home with the below suggestions
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HELP YOUR LOVED ONE STAY IN SHAPE
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Exercise
Your loved one will be far less likely to fall if
he or she is in good physical shape
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Medicines
Discuss medications with the doctor if you are
concerned about confusion or drowsiness
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Vision
Make sure they have the appropriate glasses and
see the eye doctor on a regular basis
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HELP YOUR LOVED ONE TO STAY SAFELY AT HOME. FALL
PROOF THAT HOUSE AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO EXERCISE
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