In the United States, one out of every three adults, age 65 or older; falls each year. Falls are the leading cause of death to this age group, with the risk of falling Four times greater in senior adults who are ambulatory, Five times greater if there is a history of falls, and 7.5 times greater if the older adult has dementia. Combining these risk elements can increase risk factors of falling by as much as 50 times.

Recently we were asked by a resident to help educate and speak to ways to AVOID A FALL.  Lisa Kelly, your Fitness Program Manager provided the following information for me to share with you.  

Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls:  Click here for Finding Our Balance

A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults.  Click here for Check for Safety

We strive to provide health and wellness activities through our Fitness Program with Lisa Kelly as well as educational opportunities to help our residents thrive and maintain their independence as long as possible.  This entails developing a plan of care consistent with your medical history, functional abilities, cognition, fall risk factors, expectations, and willingness or ability to follow the plan.

It is our goal to minimize the risk of falls as much as possible, while assisting each resident in maintaining an optimal quality of life using our team approach.

Last updated 2.12.2024