Fractures from Falls in Elder Care Facilities One of the most preventable forms to nursing home residents are fractures from falls. According to the CDC Tips in Preventing Falls Among Seniors – falls account for 87 percent of all fractures for people 65
Fractures Due to Falls in the Bathroom
Falls in Bathroom Can Be Prevented Falls in the Bathroom, according to a new CDC study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), an estimated 234,000 people ages 15 and older were treated in U.S. emergency departments (ED)
Hip Fracture in Nursing Homes
Falls Resulting in Hip Fractures in Nursing Home Residents Hip fractures are a very common type of injury after a serious fall in an elderly person. An CDC article titled Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults: states that Twenty
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Due to Falls in Nursing Homes According to the Center for Disease Control – a Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a
Fall Injury Prevention
Fall Injury Prevention in Nursing Homes According to the Center for Disease Control, Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview – older adults can remain independent and reduce their chances of falling. They can: Exercise regularly. It is important that the exercises
Articles About Fall Injuries by CDC
Articles About Fall Injuries The attached list of references is from a Center for Disease Control article titled: Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview, which states that each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls
Fall Injuries in Nursing Homes
Fall Injuries Sustained by Minnesota Seniors is a Serious Issue According to the Minnesota Department of Health, and the CDC Best Practices to Prevent Falls, falls are the leading cause of injury for children, and for all adults 35 and older. They account