by mg_user | Sep 24, 2019 | Fitness
Falls are often thought of as a normal part of aging, and while they are quite common, they don’t have to be accepted as a consequence of growing older. The Centers for Disease Control has found that millions of people over the age of 65 experience a fall each year,...
by mg_user | Sep 20, 2019 | Senior Safety
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, which not only brings more attention to the dangers of senior falls, but also helps educate people on fall prevention for seniors. Falls in the elderly can have serious long-term health ramifications. In the U.S., an older...
by mg_user | Jun 7, 2019 | Caregiver Corner
Experiencing a fall as you age is always scary, but even more so when it has serious medical ramifications. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in five senior falls can lead to broken hips, broken bones, and even traumatic brain injury. Of the nearly...
by mg_user | Jun 5, 2019 | Senior Safety
Falls happen. They happen throughout life at all ages and stages–as toddlers, at recitals, on college campuses, on the sidewalk, and even at home. But there comes a time when falls become a real hazard to your health and safety. That time typically coincides...
