Our culture of caring: fall prevention awareness week

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Our culture of caring fall prevention awareness
week
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• Held annually in September, Fall Prevention
  Awareness Week is a National Council on Aging
  initiative that aims to raise awareness of
  preventing or reducing the risk of falls in older
  Americans. Falling is one of the leading causes
  of injury for older Americans and is often the
  cause of their loss of independence. According to
  the CDC, around 1 in every 4 (or more than 14
  million) older Americans report falling every
  year.
• The aim of Fall Prevention Awareness Week is to
  inform and empower communities with the
  resources, knowledge and tools necessary to
  minimize the risk of falls, ensuring that older
  Americans can maintain their quality of life and
  provides peace of mind to family. As falls
  continue to be a threat to senior health, Fall
  Prevention Awareness Week serves as a reminder to
  everyone of the steps we can take to prevent
  these accidents and promote a safe, active
  lifestyle for older adults.

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• Falls are a particularly pressing concern for
  seniors due to both their frequency and the
  severe consequences they often entail. Beyond
  immediate injuries, like fractures, head
  injuries, or bruises, falls can have a lasting
  effect, such as reduced mobility or loss of
  independence. Additionally, a fall can lead some
  older adults into a downward spiral where fear of
  falling again causes them to intentionally reduce
  their physical activity. This, in turn, can
  worsen muscle weakness unintentionally making
  future falls even more probable.
• According to the CDC, falls are responsible for
  more than 3 million emergency department visits,
  and nearly 320,000 hip fractures that result in
  hospitalization. Given the physical, emotional,
  and financial toll these incidents can take on
  individuals and families, fall prevention is a
  critical focus area for both individuals and
  public health organizations.

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• For all these reasons, AHEPA Senior Living
  communities have hosted educational and awareness
  programs about fall preventionmost recently at
  AHEPA 310 Phase XI Apartments in Theodore,
  Alabama, provided by Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue.
• In conclusion, Fall Prevention Awareness Week is
  an important reminder to focus on the safety and
  well-being of older Americans. With falls being
  such a common and potentially devastating
  occurrence, it is paramount for seniors,
  caregivers, and families to work together to
  reduce risks. Preventing falls reduces the risk
  of injury and allows older adults to maintain
  their independence, mobility, and overall quality
  of life. Fall Prevention Awareness Week is a
  reminder that while falls are common, they are
  not inevitable. Join us as we encourage those
  older Americans in our communities to get
  informed on the risks and take steps towards
  prevention.

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