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Fear of Falling May Cause Depression in Older Adults
A fear of falling can cause seniors to become anxious, withdrawn, and depressed. With some fall prevention efforts, a caregiver and senior can work together to more comfortably continue outside activities.
42 Comments12 Medications That Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults
While fall prevention efforts tend to focus on minimizing environmental hazards and improving mobility, another important contributing factor is often overlooked: prescription and over-the-counter medications.
24 CommentsHow to Safely Pick a Loved One (or Yourself) Up After a Fall
Falls are a common occurrence for seniors, so it’s important to know what to do after one occurs. Use these tips to get your elderly loved one back on their feet again without hurting them or yourself in the process.
29 CommentsThe Number One Thing That Causes Senior Falls
Trips and slips are the usual suspects when identifying fall risks, but research demonstrates that most elderly falls occur simply due to unsteadiness or loss of balance.
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Falls Questions
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4 AnswersHow to get MIL to move to Assisted Living after diagnosed with Dementia?
2 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered 10 hours agoNeed senior monitoring system with fall notification. Any suggestions?
2 AnswersWhen is it time to walk away and leave Mom on her own?
63 AnswersCountrymouse Answered Feb 24, 2021
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15 CommentsMom fell, again. Little bit of a rant...
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