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How to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults Falls and slips are most likely in the daily life of elderly and joining an effective slips/fall prevention program helps them to prevent such hazards and lead a more active and independent life. Slips and falls are a matter of much concern among older adults. According to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), one out of every three adults aged 65 and above falls each year. The effects of falls vary from moderate ailments to hip fractures, head injuries and other serious issues causing even death. However, it is possible to reduce the chances of slips and falls prevent among older adults.
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Falls are the major reason behind injury deaths and in other most cases, lead to life-altering disabilities. Older adults who fall and suffer a disability are at high risk for continual long-term care and institutionalization. Hip fractures, which are one of the most common issues related to falls among older people, usually need surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Underlying medical conditions, such as neurological, cardiac and so on, side effects of medication, loss of balance and cognition, poor vision and mobility and unsafe environments – all increase the risk of falling. Proper precautions should be taken to prevent falls among older adults and help them lead a more active and independent life.
Slip/Falls Prevention Program Geriatric patients can benefit by enrolling in a slip and fall prevention program offered at a professional healthcare center. Comprehensive and multifaceted, these programs involve assessments to identify the various risk factors and interventions to help the participant to improve muscle strength, flexibility, walking speed, length, and cardiovascular fitness. The environmental factors that increase risk of fall are identified such as doorways, ramps, ladders, stairs, areas prone to wetness or spills, cluttered hallways, uneven surfaces, and unguarded heights thus limiting the accidental falls. This allows the participant or caregivers to eliminate these risks.
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In a typical program consistent with American Geriatric Society clinical guidelines, evaluation, intervention, and reevaluation could take about 4 weeks and involve the following components: • Evaluation of health status, blood pressure and heart rate • Balance test • Knee and angle strength test • Walking test Gait analysis and training serves to test walking speed so that exercises can be recommended to help participants walk safely and confidently. The purpose of the balance program is to help them stay upright even in most challenging scenario. Biodex Isokinetic Testing helps identify weakness so that appropriate exercises can be recommended to enhance ankle and leg strength. Posted by: HealthQuest http://www.hqbk.com/
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