Throughout September, we are revisiting this informative series of Falls Prevention conversations.
This year’s theme for Falls Prevention is “From Awareness to Action,” which is great way to frame our conversation throughout the month.
Most falls are preventable, yet they happen frequently. In our work as Aging Life Care Professionals (AKA Care Managers) an important part of our job is to look for, anticipate, and minimize issues and risks that might compromise a client’s safety, well-being, and quality of life.
Falls are not a normal part of aging. But they are a common reason that clients and their families consult with us. When there is a crisis, such as a fall resulting in an injury or hospitalization, a client may come to us for guidance on next steps.
What does that look like? Do they go home? Do they have the right setup? Is home the right place for them initially? What are their options?
Our goal is to provide resources and tailored solutions, to get our client home safely and make sure that it’s a sustainable situation for them. We hope this series will inform you about short- and long-term improvements and changes you can make to avoid some of the most common reasons for falls.
Knowledge IS power, and an ounce of risk prevention is worth a pound of cure!
Do you want to mitigate you fall risk? You may benefit from a Falls Risk Assessment. Schedule a get-acquainted call today with one of Aging Wisdom’s Certified Care Managers today to explore the benefits.