The statistics related to senior falls are astonishing. Falls are the leading cause for injury in seniors, and lead to hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, together with numerous other injuries experienced. As common as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for anyone with osteoarthritis, as reported by the CDC.
Why Does Osteoarthritis Raise Fall Risk So Significantly?
There are a number of contributing factors:
How to Avoid Falls
Taking steps to prevent falls is vital for seniors with osteoarthritis. There are two important elements to fall prevention:
Let Compassionate Nursing Services, a provider of elder care in St. Louis, Missouri and nearby areas, help further decrease fall risk for a senior you love. We are readily available to perform a thorough assessment of the home and also to provide additional recommendations to enhance safety. We can also assist with:
Email or call us at 314-432-4312 to set up an in-home consultation and fall risk assessment and to learn about our award-winning elder care in St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding communities.
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