Experiencing a fall can be devastating, especially as you age. According to the CDC there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.  Moreover, nearly 319,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). With statistics like these it is important to take necessary steps to help prevent falls and these types of injuries.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why staying aware of Fall Prevention month is so important and how this helps keep this problem at the top of mind not just for one month but all year round.

2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in learning about the consequences of falls from clients in assisted and independent living facilities.

3). Why it’s important to communicate with those around you whom you live with about your concerns for preventing falls especially if you’ve experienced a one in the past.

4). Some of the effects that experiencing a fall can have on you both mentally and physically.

5). Why it’s important to make sure your living space is not cluttered or crowded especially when it comes to items on the floor.

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We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be prone to falling. Falls can be costly to one’s long term physical and mental health and making sure you take the necessary precautions will help ensure a longer and healthier journey in life as you age.

Team Meredith