Safe Spaces: Navigating Fall Prevention for Aging Parents
Did you know? Each year more than one in four older adults, age 65 and older, experience a fall, resulting in about 3 million emergency department visits, 950,000 hospitalizations and 32,000 deaths. Many of these falls are preventable. (CDC)
According to a recent report from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in this age group. About 20-30 percent of these falls result in moderate to severe injuries, leading to reduced mobility, independence, and an increased risk of premature death. Shockingly, in 2019, 88 percent of older adult hip fractures were caused by falls.
However, these statistics should not be accepted as the norm. In this episode, you will discover how to protect the older adults in your life by learning about safety and fall prevention. Gain valuable insights and strategies, and leave with a more comprehensive understanding of how to assist older adults. Tune in to this impactful episode today!
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Tune in for insights and resources from Kisha Steineger, Certified Senior Advisor® and Senior Care Consultant – CarePatrol of Northeast Kansas
About Kisha:
Kisha considers herself fortunate to have lived with all four of her grandparents during her childhood, and because of them, she developed a passion for seniors. She began working with aging adults in 2013 when she took a position with a local non-medical in-home care company, in which she spent time with families and their caregivers and also worked with other professionals in senior care.
Kisha joined CarePatrol of Northeast Kansas in 2018 and became an owner alongside Meda Green in 2022. She is a Certified Senior Advisor® and Senior Care Consultant.
Show Notes
- Discover common causes of falls among aging adults and how families can identify potential risks in the home
- Learn how families can support their aging parents with maintaining mobility and independence while also ensuring their safety
- Find out how to initiate conversations about fall prevention and how to make key points
- Listen to real stories from past clients about the importance of fall prevention
- Stay proactive in monitoring and adapting aging parents’ fall prevention strategies
- Create fall prevention plans with the help of a healthcare professional
- Gain insights on helpful resources and support networks available to you
Episode Resources
- How to Prevent Falls in Your Aging Parent’s Home – CarePatrol
- Reducing Fall Risk Tips for Your Loved Ones – CarePatrol
- 20 Signs That Your Loved One May Need More Help – CarePatrol
- Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention – National Institute on Aging
- How to Prevent Falls With Home Safety Modifications – National Council on Aging