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Prevent Falls: The Easiest Way to Keep Seniors Safe at Home Discover the simple yet effective strategy to prevent falls among seniors at home. Learn why removing rugs in hallways can make a significant difference and reduce the risk of accidents. Find out how to securely fasten rugs to the floor for added safety. Watch full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gKAcQCer \\#SeniorsSafety \\#FallPrevention \\#HomeSafetyTips \\#ElderlyCare \\#AccidentPrevention \\#SeniorHealth \\#SafetyAtHome \\#AgingWell \\#PreventFalls \\#SeniorLiving \\#ComfortKeepers \\#Davie \\#CooperCity \\#gnp

Preventing Seniors’ Most Common Threat: How Physical Therapy Safeguards Against Falls Beyond physical therapy, ensuring a safe home environment is essential in fall prevention. Physical therapists provide invaluable advice on home safety, including the removal of trip hazards, installation of grab bars, and enhancement of household lighting. These measures greatly contribute to reducing fall risks at home, supporting seniors to live more confidently and independently. #southorange #physicaltherapy Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WjkAiN

Preventing Seniors’ Most Common Threat: How Physical Therapy Safeguards Against Falls Beyond physical therapy, ensuring a safe home environment is essential in fall prevention. Physical therapists provide invaluable advice on home safety, including the removal of trip hazards, installation of grab bars, and enhancement of household lighting. These measures greatly contribute to reducing fall risks at home, supporting seniors to live more confidently and independently. #southorange #physicaltherapy Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WjkAiN

Preventing Seniors’ Most Common Threat: How Physical Therapy Safeguards Against Falls Beyond physical therapy, ensuring a safe home environment is essential in fall prevention. Physical therapists provide invaluable advice on home safety, including the removal of trip hazards, installation of grab bars, and enhancement of household lighting. These measures greatly contribute to reducing fall risks at home, supporting seniors to live more confidently and independently. #southorange #physicaltherapy Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WjkAiN

🤲When your shoulders, and maybe even your elbows and wrists, are locked in place, you can't catch yourself when you fall. The risk of serious injury, including head injury, is great. 🤲Practicing good wheelchair safety and monitoring tripping hazards at home is important for those living with FOP. #FOP #FOPFriends #FOPAwareness

Winter Safety Series: Fall Prevention and Lighting Solutions As winter brings shorter days and icy conditions, preventing falls becomes a top priority—especially for individuals with mobility challenges. With the right tools, you can ensure safety both indoors and outdoors. 🔍 Fall Prevention Tips: Motion-Activated Lights: Illuminate walkways, stairs, and entrances automatically to reduce tripping hazards in low light. Non-Slip Mats and Grab Bars: Add stability to high-risk areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Wearable Fall Detectors: Instantly notify caregivers or family members in the event of a fall, ensuring a quick response. 📊 Did You Know? Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospital visits for individuals aged 65 and older (Source: CDC). 📞 Let us help you make your home safer this winter: info@graymattersalliance.com 🔗 GrayMattersAlliance.com Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip on medication management for winter months. #FallPrevention #WinterSafety #AssistiveTechnology #GrayMattersAlliance #HomeSafetySolutions

👁July is Eye Injury Prevention Month👁 Accidental eye injuries are a leading cause of visual impairments. It is estimated that 90% of these eye injuries are preventable if the appropriate precautionary measures are taken. Whether at home, work, church/mosque, or play, keeping your eyes safe should be of utmost importance. Join Obidinma Isaiah Okoli Onyemelukwe Foundation in safeguarding your vision and promoting eye safety throughout this month and beyond. #EyeHealth #eyeinjuryprevention #publichealth #oiof #eyes #eyehealthawareness #eyeinjury

Did you know that 1 in 4 older adults will experience a fall each year in the U.S.? Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospital visits among seniors-but most falls are preventable with the right awareness and interventions. This Falls Prevention Week, we’re shining a spotlight on simple steps that can protect your loved ones: • Home safety improvements • Regular vision checks • Strength and balance exercises

Preventing falls at home is easier than you might think. A few simple changes can keep you or your loved ones safe and steady on their feet. #AustinTX #PersonalCareServices #FallPrevention #SeniorSafety #HomeSafety

September is Fall Prevention Month, and we’re raising awareness of the key steps to help prevent falls. One in four seniors over age 65 report falling each year, making it the leading cause of injury for older adults. While not all accidents lead to an injury, it’s important to be proactive about home safety and physical health to reduce fall risk. As a Gold Kidney member, you get a suite of extra benefits to provide peace of mind and help keep you safe, including: • In-home safety assessments twice per year to find potential safety issues • Home and bathroom safety devices such as safety frames and risers • Wearable personal emergency response device with fall detection to quickly get help in case of an accident • Fitness membership with virtual well-being sessions on fall prevention activities • A $25 reward for completing a fall risk assessment with your primary care provider Benefits vary by plan. #MedicareAdvantage #FallPrevention #SeniorSafety #HomeSafety