The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that one in four adults
age 65 years and older falls each year. Any time a senior falls, it can be extremely
serious and is the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for the
elderly. Statistics show that 2.8
million older adults are treated in an emergency department each year for
nonfatal falls, and 800,000 are hospitalized.
The
National Institute of Health (NIH) advises that seniors
“fall proof” both the inside and outside of their homes. Every room should have clear pathways that
are free of clutter and other obstacles that could cause a fall. All carpets should be securely attached to floors
and stairways, and rather than throw rugs, use non-slip rugs or apply non-slip
strips.
Another
suggestion from the NIH is to have good lighting throughout your home including
well-lit hallways, entrances, and stairwells.
Also have a lamp close to your bed that is easy to turn on to avoid
stumbling around in the dark when getting in and out of bed.
In
addition wearing the proper shoes is also an important part of preventing
falls. Shoes should fit well and have
low heels, non-slip soles and completely surround your foot. Other safety tips include installing
handrails and grab bars in the bathroom.
At
MorningStar
at Arcadia, our beautiful community is designed to accommodate our
residents’ limitations. All of our spacious
private suites come with wall-to-wall carpeting, fully
handicapped-accessible bathrooms and emergency call systems. We also provide a 24/7 care staff and a full-time
licensed nurse. In addition residents are
offered weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services as well as daily spot
cleaning and trash removal. We invite
you to schedule a visit to see firsthand our exceptional community.
MorningStar
at Arcadia’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart
from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God,
valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm,
loving atmosphere with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities, we
offer our residents the best assisted living in Phoenix.
Sources:cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html
nihseniorhealth.gov/falls/homesafety/01.html
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