Falls in the elderly can cause a reduced quality
of life and often lead to death. A person who
was once active and mobile can suddenly be
reduced to being bedridden and dependant on
someone for every need. This does not have to
be the case.
Have you ever wondered why long term care
providers are not more pro-active about falls? Why
is it you can only get therapy or services after you
have fallen? Wouldn't it make more sense to have
fall prevention programs in place?
If someone lives in a nursing home or other
long term care facility, they should be educated
on fall prevention and given the tools and
resources necessary to prevent a fall to the
best of their ability. Long term care facilities
should be mandated to have fall
prevention programs for all residents.
of life and often lead to death. A person who
was once active and mobile can suddenly be
reduced to being bedridden and dependant on
someone for every need. This does not have to
be the case.
Have you ever wondered why long term care
providers are not more pro-active about falls? Why
is it you can only get therapy or services after you
have fallen? Wouldn't it make more sense to have
fall prevention programs in place?
If someone lives in a nursing home or other
long term care facility, they should be educated
on fall prevention and given the tools and
resources necessary to prevent a fall to the
best of their ability. Long term care facilities
should be mandated to have fall
prevention programs for all residents.
"Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent
them." Albert Einstein
them." Albert Einstein
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