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Falls can happen at any time and in any place to people of all ages, but for people over the age of sixtyfive, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries. Most of these falls occur in the home during everyday activities.

The number of falls and the severity of injury resulting from falls increase as people get older. The most common serious injuries are head injuries, wrist fractures, spine fractures, and hip fractures.

One in three people over the age of sixty-five will fall each year!

There is a pattern of declining health when an elderly person falls. It includes:

1. The fear of falling.

2. The injury.

3. Hospitalization.

4. Decreased independence and mobility.

Often, relocation to a nursing or residential institution is the final step in this pattern. Falls can be a major life-changing event that can rob you or a loved one of independence.

You can take action to protect yourself from a fall by making your home “fall proof.” Consider the following suggestions:

In the Bathroom

• Keep a night light on in the bathroom.

• Install handrails in the bathtub and toilet areas.

• Place a rubber mat or nonskid strips on the bathtub/shower floor.

In the Kitchen

• Avoid climbing and reaching for objects on high shelves.

• Clean up spills as soon as they occur.

• Don’t wax floors.

Living Area

• Remove low tables, footrests, and other items from the pathway.

• Keep electrical and telephone cords out of the pathway.

Bedroom

• Install a bedroom night-light.

• Use a normal-height bed.

• Before leaving your bed, sit on the edge for a time to make sure you are not dizzy.

Even after following all of these suggestions, there is still a chance you could fall. For maximum protection in all the rooms of your home, including the outdoor spaces, get a Rescue Alert of Dixie help button system today! Rescue Alert of Dixie provides twenty-four-hour peace of mind to you and your loved ones! It is risk free, very affordable, and allows the user to remain independent.

What makes Rescue Alert of Dixie better? The answer to that question is their reliability, features, and price. Rescue Alert has specialized in this service for over thirty years, making them one of the pioneers of the industry. Features like the range of the panic button, battery monitoring, and microphone sensitivity provide usability and increase the reliability of the system as a whole.

They are locally owned and operated, and because they monitor and build their own units, they can pass that savings on to you. Call (435)-986-1735 today for a free consultation or visit their website at rescuealertdixie.com. Featured Lc