The older adult population accounts for seventy-five percent of falls that result in accidental death. One third of the older adults who experience a fall that results in a hip fracture and are hospitalized will die within a year.
Falls not only affect the quality of life of the individual, but also influence the senior care giver and family. Even if the fall does not result in hospitalization, fear of falling becomes a major factor in how seniors live their daily lives.
Fear of falling often leads to inactivity and loss of confidence. This, in turn produces a cycle of fear, loss of self-confidence, and inactivity, thereby decreasing the quality of life and increasing the risk of falls. Roberta A. Newton has been right on target indicating points of interest and vulnerability in everyday life. Visiting Angels has partnered with Dr. Newton to fully utilize all of the in depth research she and her team have compiled in our everyday caregiving activities.
Our senior care mission is to increase the public awareness and importance of this sometimes overlooked issue. Are you aware that falls can often times be prevented? Visiting Angels can help show you how with a free in-home assessment. Contact your local Visiting Angels senior care franchised office to find out when and where the next Free Fall Prevention Seminar is taking place. Simply click here to locate your closest franchised office. Each Visiting Angels agency is a franchise that is independently owned and operated.
