Preventing falls in elderly
Nobody likes to fall: it's something that happens often is when children, but it stops when we become adults. Even if the odds of falling decreased over time, from 65 years these probabilities may increase.
The fact of falling in itself is not always dangerous, it is completely normal to fall from time to time. The problem occurs with age, as it becomes less and less able to avoid falling and this increases the risk of injury. For example, for someone with osteoporosis, a fall can mean a fracture or a very serious injury. Healing in the elderly may also take longer where the importance of preventing falls.
One of the most common causes of falling is the environment of the elderly. Factors such as a difference from ground level or a very slippery floor of the bathroom, increase the risk of falling. These risks may be reduced considerably if they are minimized in the elderly.
A good idea is to score with tape fluorescent parts of the house where the ground is higher or lower. Do not forget to mark as parts of home like the fireplace as it might also be an obstacle to stumble. It is very important to mark clearly the stairs and other parts of the house where there are stairs.
Rugs and carpets are the cause of many accidents, should be removed. Slippery floors in the kitchen or the bathroom cause accidents. In the room the bathroom there are dangerous edges and hard surfaces, so this fall can cause serious injury. To avoid accidents, we can use such anti-slip mats and protect sharp edges. It is important to use a shower curtain or appropriate to install a shower door to avoid wetting the soil.
To avoid falling when trying to get something up, it is advisable to use a stool stable and large enough to place both feet comfortably. However, it is preferable to arrange the objects in such a way that does not need a stool. Can be installed in the kitchen accessible systems to save space, such as the brand Lazy Susan.
Well lit rooms and switches are also available in large home. We can identify switches with fluorescent tape. Otherwise you can install larger switches that are more simple to operate. For outdoor lighting, good technique is to use motion sensors for lighting. Make sure the light turns on or exactly when you open the door to go to the garden.
Although prevention of falls is very important at any age, older people it becomes necessary.
