senior caregiver safety tips: how to reduce the risk of falling with seniors
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SENIOR CAREGIVER SAFETY TIPS
HOW TOReduce 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 can’t 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 ONE’S HOME
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Make a safer home with the below suggestions
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Get rid of all throw rugs and
floor mats
Make sure the edges of the carpet are tacked down well
Clean off the floor
Get all cords off the floor
Floor wax should be non-
skid
Consider installing handrails next to the toilet and in the tub
A raised toilet seat makes it easier to get
up from the toilet
The telephone should be accessible
from the floor
Increase the amount of light
in the rooms
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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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