CLICK HERE for more information on COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS!
CLICK HERE for more information on MBA DEGREE PROGRAM!
CLICK HERE for more information on READING BOOKS!
Fall Prevention in Seniors: What’s the Big Deal? Los Angeles, CA
Fall Prevention: Why is it Such a Big Deal?
Michelle Rojas MS MBA
Orange Grove Home Care
Falls among the elderly are a very serious problem. The Center for Disease Control reports that more than one third of adults over 65 years of age fall each year. According to a 2004 study by the California Department of Public Health, there were 25,150 falls which resulted in hospitalizations in Los Angeles and Orange Counties alone. Each of these hospitalizations cost an average of $40,000 to $43,000.
Falls can often lead to fractures, and are the leading cause of injury deaths. Surprisingly, more than half of all falls in older adults happen inside the home, with stairwells, living rooms and bedrooms being the most common locations.
If you know a senior who has fallen, you probably know how long-lasting the pain, loss of mobility, and Other Side effects can be. Falls can lead to decreased mobility and independence, which can then lead to admission to a nursing home or long-term care facility. For those of us committed to Aging in Place, preventing falls is crucial. Fall prevention can’t be overdone.
Fall Prevention
So what can be done to prevent falls? According to the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (www.stopfalls.org), successful fall prevention involves three areas: balance and strength, medical management, and environmental (home) modifications.
Balance, Strength and Physical Activity
Balance exercises can be adjusted according to an individual’s abilities. Ask your primary physician for exercise suggestions. One simple exercise you can do is a Single Leg Stance. It doesn’t require any special equipment. Start by standing behind a chair and holding on to it with your hands. Then slowly lift one leg up and hold in that position for 5 seconds. Bring your leg down, and switch sides. You can increase the difficulty of this exercise by holding the position for longer stretches, or by holding onto the chair with just one hand.
Medical Management
Taking multiple medications can put one at risk for falling. Especially if You Are under the care of multiple physicians, be sure to keep a complete, up-to-date list of all the medications you are taking. Bring this list with you to your next doctor’s appointment and ask your doctor about how these medications might interact with one another. You should also mention any other therapeutic substances you are taking without a prescription. Also, tell your doctor about any medications that make you sleepy or dizzy. Just as important, have your vision checked yearly and get adequate glasses whenever your prescription changes.
Environmental (Home) Modifications
There are lots of common sense precautions one can take to make a home safer. For example, make sure all area rugs have a non-slip backing or are removed from any walking path within the home. Since many falls occur in the bedroom, install a nightlight to illuminate the floor at night. Some night lights activate themselves in the dark.
Stairs should be of special concern. Install handrails on both sides of every stairwell, and make sure the stairwell is well-lit. Also, fix any loose or uneven steps. Anyone can trip on uneven pavement, and the hard edges in steps can make a fall particularly painful.
Next Steps
If you would like more information about fall prevention and home safety, you can contact the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence. Our agency can also provide you with a thorough home safety checklist you can use. For assistance in obtaining home safety equipment, contact the Convalescent Aid Society (CAS), which provides free equipment on loan throughout the San Gabriel Valley. If you live outside that area, they can also suggest resources in your neighborhood.
Falls happen when least expected and the consequences are very serious. Take action today. A fall prevention program is one of the cheapest things you can do to protect yourself against injury.
About the Author
Michelle Rojas MS MBA is a Senior Care and Home Care Expert, and the owner of Orange Grove Home Care. She can be reached at michelle.rojas@oghomecare.com. Please visit her website at http://www.oghomecare.com.
jessica riddle- even angels fall
|
|
1st Draft #2 of 2 Angel Falls/Alan Riehl Christian Mystery COA Original end OOP $25,000.00 |
|
|
Graham Illingworth FALLING ANGEL SLE Silkscreen mounted New Stock $789.07 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – White Moss Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Verde Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Soot Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Cathedral Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Weather Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Sandstone Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Autumn Rose Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Deep Sea Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Pompeii Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Orlandi Statuary Fall Angel On Scroll – Earth Tone Finish $489.99 |
|
|
Nude Art Erotic Painting Angel Falling – Woman Femme Engel Pencil Painting JR $471.23 |
|
|
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS SANTA JACK FALLING ANGEL FIGURE JUN PLANNING DISNEY $359.99 |
|
|
The Fall of the Rebel Angels Pierre Bruegel repro oil $299.00 |
|
|
ANGEL THE FALL LICIFER 24X36 CANVAS PAINTING BY DIAZ $299.00 |
|
|
LLADRO 6147 ANGEL ** FALL Angel ** MINT *** $245.00 |
|
|
LLADRO “FALL ANGEL” 6147 FIGURINE – MINT CONDITION TALL $249.00 |
|
|
Angels in Fall by K.A. Muller and Karin Apollonia Muller (2001, Hardcover) $239.90 |
|
|
SIGNED – KARIN APOLLONIA MULLER ANGELS IN FALL – SIGNED $225.00 |
|
|
Angel: After the Fall. CGC SS 9.8 Graham Crackers Variant $199.00 |
|
|
1930 Falling In Love Again BLUE ANGEL Marlene Dietrich $149.99 |
|
|
Angel Falls composite wood veneer 48″ x 96″ with paper $130.00 |
|
|
Karin Apollonia MULLER Angels in Fall SHRINKWRAPPED $150.00 |
|
|
DYKE- A LOST WORLD- Limited Edition Print Art Angel Fall WATERFALL New $125.00 |
|
|
14K GOLD & Sterling 925 Cherub/Angel Hanging/Falling &1 Sitting on Moon Earrings $125.00 |
|
|
Angel & Spike: (After the Fall series) plus Angel: Aftermath… 6 NEW Hardcovers $119.95 |
|
|
PRIMITIVE FOLK ART OLDE AUTUMN FALL ANGEL FAIRY DOLL $120.99 |
|
|
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL PREMIERE EDITION VOLUME 1 ONE HC $106.25 |
|
|
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Shoe $109.95 |
|
|
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Shoe $109.95 |
|
|
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Shoe $109.95 |
|
|
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Shoe $109.95 |
|
|
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Shoe $109.95 |
|
|
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Shoe $109.95 |
|
|
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Shoe $109.95 |
|
|
Gowdy, Barbara FALLING ANGELS 1st $105.00 |
|
|
Angel: After the Fall (Volumes 1-4) plus Angel: Aftermath… 5 NEW Hardcovers $99.95 |
|
|
AUTOGRAPHED(Christian)Angel Falls by Alan Riehl 1st ed. NOW OUT OF PRINT/LIMITED $99.99 |
|
|
Set of 4 Seasonal Season Angel Figurines Statue Lot Spring Summer Fall Jim Shore $102.00 |
|
|
BROADWAY POSTER-ANGELS FALL ORIGINAL $99.99 |
|
|
Cheryl Ladd CHARLIES ANGELS Sioux Falls 2007 Promotional Bobble Bobblehead SGA $89.95 |
|
|
Gowdy, Barbara FALLING ANGELS 1st $95.00 |
|
|
TOMMY HILFIGER TENNESSEE S/S SHIRT ANGEL FALLS RRP £55.00 S/S12 VARIOUS SIZES $74.32 |
|
|
TOMMY HILFIGER TENNESSEE S/S SHIRT ANGEL FALLS RRP £55.00 S/S12 VARIOUS SIZES $74.32 |
|
|
TOMMY HILFIGER TENNESSEE S/S SHIRT ANGEL FALLS RRP £55.00 S/S12 VARIOUS SIZES $74.32 |
|
|
TOMMY HILFIGER TENNESSEE S/S SHIRT ANGEL FALLS RRP £55.00 S/S12 VARIOUS SIZES $74.32 |
|
|
FALL ANGEL – Madame Alexander 8″ Doll $95.95 |
|
|
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, c.1562 Art Print, 24×20 $89.99 |
|
|
Enesco Ruth Morehead Angel with Fall leaves and little bird figurine 1998 $89.75 |
|
|
Falling Angel by William Hjortsberg $73.78 |
|
|
Angel After the Fall HC (2011 Premiere Edition) #1-1ST NM $88.00 |
|
|
NIGHTWISH Angels Fall First JAPAN CD NEW MEGA RARE +3 $79.99 |
|
|
G DeBrekht Angel HARVEST TIME ANGEL #55232 New Free Ship DeBrekht Angel Fall $89.99 |
|
|
Angel – Angel After The Fall Premi Ed (2011) – New – Tr $80.00 |
|
|
MISS ME JEAN THICK STITCH, FALLING ANGEL, STONES, BOOT CUT SIZE 31 $71.99 |
|
|
Original Fine Art Watercolor Deer Angel Landscape Painting ~Enchanted Falls~ $79.00 |
|
|
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, c.1562 Art Print, 20×16 $74.99 |
|
|
ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL PREMIERE – FRANCO URRU, ET AL. BRIAN LYNCH (HARDCOVER) NEW $78.31 |
|
|
ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL PREMIERE EDITION VOL #1 HARDCOVER Joss Whedon Comics HC $75.98 |
|
|
Promise Cake Topper by Willow Tree $19.60 “Hold dear the promise of love” with this heartwarming “Promise” cake topper figurine. Beautifully handcarved from the Willow Tree collection by artist Susan Lordi, this piece will make a stunning addition to your wedding cake. *Made of Resin *Measures 9″ tall and weighs 1.1lbs. Brand : One Coast/Lutz – Demdaco See other items from our: Willow Tree Collection Related Bridal People cate… |
|
|
Chef’sChoice AngleSelect Knife Sharpener $220.00 This 3-stage electric knife sharpener is fast and easy to use. Works on smooth, serrated, Asian and sporting knives. The angle guides keep you within a perfect 15-20 degree angle, so there’s no guesswork. Stage 1 at a 15% angle for Asian knives and Stage 2 at 20% for American and European knives hones cutlery to hairsplitting sharpness with diamond coated disks. Revolutional Stage 3 stropping/poli… |
|
|
Mauviel M’Passion Copper Egg White Bowl with Ring Mauviel, a French family business established in 1830 and located in the Normandy town of Villedieu-les-Poeles, is the foremost manufacturer of professional copper cookware in the world today. Highly regarded in the professional world, with over 170 years of experience, Mauviel offers several different lines of copper cookware to professional chefs and home cooks that appreciate the benefits of t… |
|
|
Shepherd Moons $8.10 The success of her first international hit, Watermark, confirmed Enya as less a singer or songwriter than a sonic architect: working with producer Nicky Ryan and his wife, lyricist Roma Ryan, the classically-trained pianist built vaulting cathedrals of sound, framed by luminous piano, shimmering synthesizer orchestrations, and, above all, the seemingly infinite layers of vocal harmonies she p… |
|
|
Best Of: Chet Baker Sings $4.77 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
|
|
Vision: The Music of Hildegard von Bingen $9.85 17 tracks with featured vocalists Emily Van Evera & Sister Germaine Fritz, OSB…. |
|
|
Highlander – The Series, Season 1 Video Set [VHS] $19.99 … |
|
|
Biblical Angels … |
|
|
Angels Fall (DVD) $8.27 Mysterious events unfurl in a small town in ANGELS FALL. Heather Locklear plays a chef who witnesses a murder in the town and is subsequently baffled and alarmed as she has a hard time convincing anyone that the event actually happened. |
|
|
Angel Falls $7.91 Liam Campbell`s wife, Mikaela, injured while horseback riding, is in a coma, unable to recognize anything except the name of her ex-husband, a hugely famous movie actor named Julian True. Worse yet, when she finally wakes up, she thinks she`s still m… |
|
|
Angels Fall $7.91 Heart-rending romantic suspense from one of the queens of the genre: As she tries to piece herself together after surviving a brutal attack in her native Boston, Reece Gilmore takes a job as a short order cook in the tiny town of Angel`s Fist, Wyomi |
|
|
Angel Falls (Paperback) $9.95 When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and mother of two, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together, to care for their grieving, frightened children. Day after day, he sits by her bedside, telling stories of the preciou… |
|
|
Angel Falls (Compact Disc) $9.89 When his wife, Mikaela, falls into a coma, Liam Campbell sits by her side day after day, praying that she will recover. His devotion does not waver, even after he discovers that Mikaela has kept large portions of her past from him. After realizing that… |
|
|
Angel Falls (Paperback) $9.95 When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and mother of two, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together, to care for their grieving, frightened children. Day after day, he sits by her bedside, telling stories of the preciou… |
|
|
Angels Fall / Blue Smoke – 2-Disc Set (DVD) $11.22 This double feature of Lifetime Original movies includes two adaptations of novels by romance author Nora Roberts: ANGELS FALL, starring Heather Locklear; and BLUE SMOKE, starring Alicia Witt. See individual titles for complete details. |
|
|
Angel Burn (Hardcover) $9.37 In a world where angels are fierce stalkers whose irresistible force allows them to feed off humans and drain them of their vitality, a ruthless teenaged assassin of angels falls in love with a half-angel half-human girl, with devastating consequences. |
|
|
Bethel Music – The Loft Sessions [CD/DVD] [1/24] $13.71 Disc 1:DISC 1:One Thing RemainsMy DearYou Have Won MeCome To MeWalk In the PromiseYou Know MeAngelsFall AfreshDraw NearThis is What You DoDisc 2:DISC 2: |
|
|
The Last Bard: Alessandro Appignani $14.38 Disc 1:Piano Quintet: The Angel FallPiano Quintet: BrazilThe Last Bard, for string quartetL`Aleph, 26 Visions for solo pianoMediterranean Song – Canzona 1, for viola and painoA Window in the Wood, suite for … |
|
|
Waterfall (Paperback) $16.31 From Niagara Falls in the United States to Angel Falls in Venezuela, Victoria Falls in Africa, and Hannoki Falls in Japan, waterfalls provide some of the world`s loveliest panoramas. With their glistening spray and deafening roar, these astonishing … |
|
|
Sting – The Soul Cages $9.62 Disc 1:Island of SoulsAll This TimeMad About YouJeremiah Blues, Pt. 2Why Should I Cry for You?Saint Agnes and the Burning TrainWild Wild Sea, TheSoul Cages, TheWhen the Angels Fall |
|
|
Original Sountrack – 10 Things I Hate About You * $13.64 Disc 1:I Want You to Want MeF.N.T.I KnowYour WinterEven Angels FallNew WorldSaturday NightAtomic DogDazzWeakness in Me, TheWarWings of a Dove (A Celebratory Song)Cruel to B… |
|
|
The Snow Angel $12.32 While playing in the snow on Christmas morning, Daisy and Sam Mouse see an "angel" fall from the sky, and when they share their Christmas treats to help it revive, the goose leaves a special present behind. |
|
|
Thrillseekers – Nightmusic, Vol. 2 $12.64 Disc 0:No track list availableDisc 1:DISC 1: PLUS365:Waiting Here for You [Night Music Edit]Angel Falls [Firewall Remix] – (remix)Project: ProjectWhy Don`t We Talk About It [Hawk Remix]… |
Tags: angels, angels fall, angels fall down lyrics, angels fall first, angels fall first planetstorm, angels fall sometimes lyrics, game, henry, space, thought