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24 Hour Caregiver Services
$ 27 Billion National Challenge
Fall risk has been called a $ 27 Billion Dollar Challenge.
The national Council on Aging states that accidents and injuries
due to falls impose an enormous burden on our nation's healthcare
system, every individual, and the society as a whole.
Falls and fall related injuries are not rare events.
They are one of the most serious life changing events and are
often life threatening. In fact, falls are the leading cause
of injury deaths and a major cause of non-fatal hospital
admissions due to trauma.
Approximately one third of adults 65 and older fall each year
and 60% of those who die from falls are 75 and older.
Those that fall are almost 5 times more likely to be admitted
to a long-term care facility for a more than a year.
24 Hours A Day
Even Little Falls Can Cause Major Injuries. The most common
injuries are also some of the most troublesome. They
are fractures to the vertebrae, hip, arms, legs,
ankles, pelvis, and even hands.
Where Do Falls Happen?
A majority of seniors with fall related injuries were at home
on
a single level with no stairs. Most were simply standing or
walking when the fall occurred.
Contributing Factors To Fall Risk
- Poor or inadequate lighting.
- Rugs or carpets that slide or wrinkle.
- Clutter and stuff that can cause a trip hazard.
- Unsafe stairs due to poor lighting or items left
on the stairs.
Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce
Fall Risks
- During the day, open curtains or blinds to properly light
pathways.
- Install extra lighting along dark pathways.
- Purchase rugs with non-slip backing or apply non-slip
material to existing rugs.
- Clear items and clutter away from all major pathways,
especially those used from your bed to the bathroom.
- Install nightlights throughout your home-- newer LED
nightlights use only about 1/4 watt and last for years.
- Consider purchasing an elevated toilet seat to make getting
up/down easier.
- Move beds against the wall to prevent it from sliding while
you get in/out of bed.
- Install grab rails in showers and tubs and place non-skid
decals in tubs to prevent slipping.
- Store everyday items you are likely to use in easy to get to
cabinets and drawers. You don't want to be climbing up on
a step stool every time you want to get to your tea pot or
casserole dish.
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24 Hour Attentive Care Services Can Help
There are many good reasons to choose 24 hour live-in care,
including loneliness, depression, and aid during the night,
however, one of the main reasons more and more people are choosing
a live-in caregiver is fall risk.
Accidental falls are not a rare event. In fact, falls are the leading cause of
serious injury and death for seniors.
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The Good News
While there is no way to completely eliminate fall risk, there
are things you can do to reduce the risk. Take stock of
your surroundings or those of your loved one. Look for
electric cords that may be a trip hazard, loose carpets or rugs,
poor lighting, unsafe grab rails, or even unstable furniture.
If you can trip on it - eventually you will.
Fall risk due to health problems such as poor eyesight, reduced
balance, medications causing drowsiness or light-headedness may only
be reduced with round-the-clock monitoring and the constant, careful
aid of a professional live-in caregiver.
In the fraction of a second, a fall can rob you of your
independence and subject you to months or even years of pain and
frustration.
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We hope that you will make an effort to inspect your
surroundings as well as those of your family members and friends to
look for possible hazards. Nobody ever expects to fall
yet every year, millions of us do fall and sustain serious injuries.
Even if you haven't fallen since you were a child-- You may be at
risk.
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Someone To Watch
 Over
Them
A steady hand, a reassuring voice, a
professional caregiver to come to their aid morning, noon, and
even in the middle of the night.
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CALL US TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT 24 HOUR LIVE-IN CARE
We have numerous caregivers available that are committed to
providing kind, caring, and professional live-in service. There's
no substitute for having a professional caregiver at your beckoned
call. Let us show you how easy it is to schedule your own
caregiver. We can even arrange for you to meet with
multiple caregivers to discuss your own unique needs and
concerns--And the choice is yours.
Why Wait Another Day?
 Would
you like more information about 24 hour live-in Home Care
services?
Call us toll-free -- Whether you are
ready to schedule a caregiver visit today or if you just have a
few questions or don't know where to begin. In just
minutes we can give you the answers you need to make an informed
choice.
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