Elderly Falls: Facts and Risks

The Facts Behind Elderly Falls And The Risks Present


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Elderly falls are one of the top reasons for people searching for senior housing, due to incurred injury or the fear and vulnerability that a bad fall can induce. Falls by the elderly can be avoided and the impact can be reduced, no matter if the senior person is living alone or with others.

Here's a look at the very important issue of elderly falls.

Facts about falls by the elderly

Some root causes of elderly falls

Many senior falls are preventable but first let's take a look at some of the main causes of elderly falls to understand that there are risks that can be avoided.

Within the home or elsewhere on the seniors' property there are certain risks that need to be monitored and removed if present, in order to reduce the potential of seniors falls. These include:

The real risk in any of these hazards, of course, is that you or your loved one may be unnecessarily injured, may require hospitalization or extended care, or may lose their independence for a period of time - or permanently.

Sources:
1SMARTRISK. (2006). The Economic Burden of Injury in Ontario. Toronto: SMARTRISK, 2006.
2Office of the Provincial Health Officer. (2004). Prevention of Falls and Injuries Among the Elderly. Victoria: B.C. Ministry of Health Planning. (PDF)








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