1. One in four older adults fall each year in the US, most often at home.1 However, there are ways you can lower your fall risk and prevent injuries; staying physically active, taking appropriate medications on time, minimizing clutter in your home and using medical alert systems are all ways to stay safe.
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3. Additionally, healthcare professionals knowledgeable about fall prevention should also be involved. Studies have demonstrated that healthcare professional education on this topic enhances knowledge and skills as well as leads to improved patient outcomes [1].
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5. While fall prevention programs provide many advantages, their implementation can be complex and time-consuming. To make sure the program succeeds, patients and their caregivers must remain actively engaged throughout its implementation - this may involve using innovative approaches that promote family and community engagement such as interactive online platforms that offer ongoing support and reminders.
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8. Familyr's goal is to engage and empower both patients and care teams, so all parties work towards one goal together. Familyr offers tools that enable both to understand the risks involved with falling as well as ways to minimize them - as well as developing personalized plans which can be updated over time.
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10. Fall risk evaluation is an integral component of health care plans, yet only about 37% of hospitalized patients are asked about their fall history, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.2 It's essential that hospital patients be asked about this as hospital falls can result in serious injury and even death.2
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12. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are ideal to oversee and implement fall prevention programs because they see patients on a regular basis and know about any chronic illnesses or other conditions that could increase the risk of falls. Furthermore, PCPs can identify any injuries that might lead to falls, as well as wean them off medications which increase this risk.
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14. medical alert systems Staying physically active is the best way to lower the risk of falls. Consult with your healthcare provider regarding suitable forms of physical activity for you, such as walking, water workouts or tai chi - an exercise characterized by slow, graceful dance-like movements intended to improve balance, flexibility and strength - that could reduce risks of falls. Furthermore, wear shoes without loose soles or slippers; reduce clutter on walkways by clearing away items like boxes, newspapers or magazines which might trip or throw you off balance; wear comfortable shoes without loose soles or slippers - keeping clutter to an absolute minimum and keeping clutter out is key!
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16. Homepage: https://familyr.co.nz/independent-living/