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Your Senior Clients Need This …
Here’s something every senior needs to know: They have a one-in-three chance of falling this year. In addition, if they fall once, they are three times more likely to fall a second time.

Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among seniors, and the place where they’re most likely to fall is in their home.

Not only are falls injurious and potentially fatal, falls are directly responsible for 40 percent of all nursing home admissions.

To reduce chances of falling, consider the following:

• Make sure there are no slippery floor surfaces
• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.
• Install handrails on BOTH sides of the stairways.
• Remove throw rugs that are easy to trip on.
• When getting up from bed in the dark, turn on lights immediately.
• Engage in physical activities that increase lower-body strength and balance.
• Have your doctor or pharmacist review medications to reduce side effects and interactions.
• Have vision checked at least once a year.
• Clear walkways of clutter.
• Install grab bars next to the toilet and in the tub or shower.

Share this information with the seniors in your life. Better yet, do a home walkthrough with them to identify potential hazards.