The statistics pertaining to senior falls are troublesome. Falls are classified as the leading cause of injury in seniors, and bring about hundreds of thousands of hip fractures annually, in addition to the countless other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for all those with osteoarthritis, according to research by the CDC.
Why Does Osteoarthritis Increase the Risk of Falls in the Elderly So Drastically?
There are numerous contributing factors:
Tips for Preventing Falls
Taking steps to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly with osteoarthritis is a must. There are two important components to fall prevention:
Let Morning Glory Home Care, the award-winning providers of home health services in Belleville, Illinois and nearby areas, help even lower fall risk for an older adult you love. We are on hand to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the house and then provide further strategies to improve safety. We are also able to assist with:
Email or call us at 618-667-8400 to set up an in-home consultation and fall risk assessment and to find out about our trusted home health services in Belleville, Illinois and nearby communities.
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