Episode 29: Easy Ways To Decrease Fall Risk In The Home
Falls happen. Ms. Sarah found out the hard way. She was walking out to her mailbox located at the end of her driveway at the road. She tripped and fell in the ditch and fractured her arm. Learn about changes made to her routine and learn how her family came together to care for her needs and make the changes inside and outside the home to make her safe.
There are small changes that can be made to help the elderly age in place safely. Many of the changes do not cost money, they just require a little observation skills and time. The changes made now can reduce the risk for continued falls and improved independence.
Consuela Marshall,
Occupational Therapist, Caregiver
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