Each year, millions of seniors fall. While some falls are not serious, others cause injuries, such as knee and hip fractures, that can take months and years to rehabilitate. Here are some facts about the need of fall safety for the elderly:

• Every year, 1 in 3 older adults fall and 1 in 5 sustain a serious injury such as a broken hip, fracture, concussion, and other injuries
• Those who fall once are more likely to fall again
• More than 800,000 people are hospitalized for falls each year
• Recovery from injuries, including hip fractures, can take up to a year in a long-term care facility and many people who fall never go home again

Falls and balance problems are one of the main reasons why many older adults lose their independence. In addition to causing a physical injury, falls can significantly change a person’s quality of life, impacting them emotionally and socially. Unfortunately, the fear of falling causes older adults to avoid leaving the house, decline social invitations, and miss important family functions. This behavior can lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, sadness and depression.

Visiting Angels of Hoboken provides elder care assistance to seniors in Hoboken, NJ and other nearby cities. With these services, a caregiver can provide assistance to your loved one so that they feel safe navigating throughout their home, and you can rest assured that they are in caring hands.

Elder Care Assistance in Hoboken, Kearny, and Nearby Cities

Falls are usually caused by one or more risk factors. A risk factor is something that increases a person's chances of falling. Risk factors may be linked to a physical condition, a medical problem, or the home environment. Some risk factors for falls in seniors include:

• Arthritis
• Poor eyesight
• Taking multiple medications
• Dehydration
• Lack of grab bars in the bathtub
• Lack of non-slip mats in the bathtub and shower floors
• Lack of handrails and lights on staircases

Elder care assistance from Visiting Angels of Hoboken can assist you with identifying and addressing risk factors promptly, so that falls can be prevented. In addition, Visiting Angels caregivers are committed to educating older adults, their families, caregivers, and service providers about ways to reduce falls.

If you believe your loved one could benefit from elder care assistance from Visiting Angels of Hoboken, call us today at 201-533-1415 to schedule a free consultation.

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