Statistics show that seniors want to remain in their homes where they are familiar with the surrounding but home is also very hazardous place. Use this document as an overview and consult with us to learn more about how to stay independent at home and live and age gracefully. We are here to increase the Quality of Life index.

1. Strategies
to
avoid
Falls
and
Stay
Independent
Falling
down
is
the
main
reason
seniors
and
elderly
lose
their
independence.
Falls
are
the
number
one
cause
of
injury,
hospital
visits
due
to
trauma,
and
death
from
an
injury
among
people
age
65
and
older.
It
is
estimated
that
one
in
three
older
adults
falls
each
year.
Falls
among
older
adults
is
a
serious
issue,
but
research
has
shown
that
many
fall
risks
can
be
reduced.
There
are
many
different
factors
that
can
increase
the
risk
of
falling.
These
include:
•
Past
falls
•
Chronic
diseases
•
Hazards
in
the
home
and
community
•
Multiple
medications
•
Problems
walking
•
Poor
vision
•
Balance
problems
•
Depression
•
Weakness
•
Memory
problems
•
Improper
footwear
•
Behaviors
like
rushing
Statistics
show
that:
• More
than
40%
of
people
hospitalized
from
hip
fractures
do
not
return
home
and
are
not
capable
of
living
independently
again;
• 25%
of
those
who
have
fallen
pass
away
each
year;
The
CDC
estimates
that
the
medical
costs
of
falls
exceed
$28
billion
a
year.
A
recent
study
from
Florida
suggests
a
workshop-­‐based
community
fall
prevention
program
can
be
implemented
for
an
average
of
$325
per
completer
over
the
first
year
and
$176
the
following
year.

2.
Fear
of
Falling
Many
older
adults
are
afraid
of
falling.
This
fear
becomes
more
common
as
people
age,
even
among
those
who
haven't
fallen.
It
may
lead
older
people
to
avoid
activities
such
as
walking,
shopping,
or
taking
part
in
social
activities.
If
you're
worried
about
falling,
talk
with
your
doctor
or
another
health
care
provider.
Your
doctor
may
refer
you
to
a
physical
therapist.
Physical
therapy
can
help
you
improve
your
balance
and
walking
and
help
build
your
walking
confidence.
Getting
rid
of
your
fear
of
falling
can
help
you
to
stay
active,
maintain
your
physical
health,
and
prevent
future
falls.
How
Can
We
Prevent
Falls?
Researchers
have
identified
that
the
most
effective
fall
prevention
programs
have
many
components.
First
a
person
needs
to
understand
what
may
put
them
at
risk
for
falling.
Some
risks
can
be
reduced.
Medical
providers
can
help
to
identify
risks
and
develop
a
plan.
Specific
physical
activity
can
target
reduce
fall
risk
by
increasing
balance
and
mobility
skills.
Also
changes
to
the
home
and
community
environment
can
reduce
hazards
and
help
support
a
person
in
completing
daily
activities.
If
you
use
an
in-­‐home
care
agency,
ask
them
to
do
a
study
on
your
house.
While
this
is
not
a
comprehensive
list
of
fall
prevention
strategies,
it’s
a
good
place
to
start:
1)
Begin
an
exercise
program
to
improve
your
leg
strength
&
balance
2)
Ask
your
doctor
or
pharmacist
to
review
your
medicines
3)
Get
annual
eye
check-­‐ups
&
update
your
eyeglasses
4)
Get
semi
annual
oral
care.
Poor
oral
care
is
linked
to
many
diseases
a)
Brush
your
mouth
twice
a
day
b)
Take
out
your
dentures
every
night
and
soak
them
in
water
c)
Clean
your
mouth
after
every
meal
5)
Make
your
home
safer
by:
a)
Removing
clutter
&
tripping
hazards
b)
Putting
railings
on
all
stairs
&
adding
grab
bars
in
the
bathroom
c)
Having
good
lighting,
especially
on
stairs
6)
There
are
many
devices
you
can
use
such
as
Canes,
walkers,
using
a
cordless
portable
phone,
and
having
an
alert
pendent
among
many
others.
Resources:
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