Former President Jimmy Carter, aged 95, recently suffered a fall at his home in Plains, GA. Unfortunately, the fall resulted in some injuries that landed him in the hospital for a brief stay. President Carter’s…
Category: Fall Prevention and Seniors
Is Falling Really a Risk for Elderly Adults?
As a family caregiver, it is likely to worry a considerable amount about helping your parent avoid falling. This is something emphasized to all senior adults and those who care for them, but is it…
5 Ways Elderly Care Can Prevent Falls
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths caused by falls increased 30 percent between the years of 2007 and 2016. They say that based on these statistics, if the fall rate…