Falls are the worst.
As a leading private duty home care agency in Gainesville, Florida, we see it week in and week out. In fact, it’s why we’ve developed a Fall Prevention Program to reduce the risk of having a fall, getting injured, and spending time away from your home in the hospital or rehab.
How bad are falls? Consider this:
- Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.
- Fall injuries are the leading cause of 30-day hospital readmissions.
- Hospitalizations due to falls last twice as long as hospitalizations for any other reason.
- People who live alone are up to 24% more likely to have a fall.
- Home hazards are the cause of 50% of falls.
What Can You Do?
We recently came across a wonderful article from Farah and Farah about what causes falls and how to avoid them. We gladly share it here: Preventing Slips and Falls for Seniors.
