Fall Prevention

Senior Couple Wearing Backpacks Hiking In Countryside Together
August 25th, 2016

Improving Balance and Decreasing Fall Risk Through Vibration Therapy

Regular exercise and physical activity are significant components of a healthy lifestyle and can be incorporated into your life regardless of your age, says the National Institute on Aging. In addition to making you stronger, exercise can also help keep your joints, ligaments, and tendons flexible. Even seniors who are more frail can improve their Read more >>

Man-and-women-walking-in-Spring
March 6th, 2016

Choosing a Walker or Cane to Reduce Fall Risk

Choosing a Walker or Cane to Reduce Fall Risk. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Keeping Seniors with Osteoporosis Safe
March 1st, 2016

How to Use Walkers and Canes to Reduce Elderly Falls

Walkers, canes, and other assistive devices can help seniors to maintain their independence and get safely from point A to point B. If used incorrectly, however, these devices can cause more falls than they prevent. Here’s a closer look at assistive devices, and how you can properly use them to keep yourself safe: Canes According Read more >>

A Reflection on Medical Technology: The Evolution of Medical Alert Systems
April 12th, 2015

A Reflection on Medical Technology: The Evolution of Medical Alert Systems

Any history of medical alert systems begins with the story of Lifeline: how it was founded, its growth and success, and where the company and its products are now. Producers of personal emergency response systems number in the dozens, but their medical technology owes its origins to Lifeline. The History of Lifeline In 1972, gerontologist Andrew Dibner Read more >>

How Motion Detector Lights Can Help Seniors Avoid Falls
April 14th, 2014

How Motion Detector Lights Can Help Seniors Avoid Falls

Did you know that each year one out of three seniors suffers from a fall? In fact, more than 1.6 million seniors annually make a trip to the emergency room because of it. Don’t become a statistic! One way to prevent falls in the home is with motion detector lights. You may be familiar with this technology already Read more >>

Non-slip Shoes Help Prevent Falls In and Outside of the Home
March 12th, 2014

Non-slip Shoes Help Prevent Falls In and Outside of the Home

One of the biggest dangers and causes of injury for our seniors is slipping and falling. Brittle bones and weakened muscles make them very vulnerable. A great way to help prevent falls is proper footwear. There comes a time when we need supportive shoes. Our arches fall, our feet swell, and we may be less Read more >>

How to Help a Senior Overcome a Fear of Falling
December 4th, 2013

Getting Up From a Fall: How to Recover After You’ve Fallen

Each year, one out of every three seniors suffers from a fall. A fall can pose a serious health risk for those who are age 65 or older, and this risk rises with age. In fact, more than 1.6 million older adults visit an emergency room each year in the United States for injuries suffered Read more >>

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