Older adults can sustain injuries that have life-altering consequences when they slip and fall. Falls can lead to expensive healthcare bills, long-term impairment, chronic pain and psychological stress. If your parent is suffering from an injury after a major fall,...
5 of the most common causes of falls to stay aware of
While older adults have the highest likelihood of suffering a severe injury, anyone can get hurt in a fall. Tripping or slipping may only lead to mild bruising in some cases, but broken bones or head injuries can also occur. Falls result in thousands of hospital...
Safer walking habits for older adults
Walking can be an excellent form of exercise and transportation for people of all ages. However, older adults should be aware of safety concerns that can cause harm to pedestrians. By practicing safe walking habits, older adults can help prevent serious injuries....
Reducing your risk of injury from a slip and fall on wet surfaces
The rainy season increases the risk of slip and fall injuries from water pooling on sidewalks as well as wet floors. Complacency can lead to mistakes on wet surfaces that increase your risk of slipping. Before you risk an injury, it is important to understand how to...
3 reasons older adults have higher fall rates
A fall can happen to anyone, but aging adults face a far greater risk. According to the CDC, 3 million people 65 and older visited the emergency room due to a fall in 2019. While an array of factors play into fall rates, the below three reasons often play a key role....
Helping an aging parent recover from a fall-related injury
Fall-related injuries can be severe for the elderly. Even a minor accident can make your aging parents vulnerable to serious complications, and physical and emotional stress. Be honest with the doctor Members of the elderly community are often reluctant to share...
3 steps to protect your rights after a slip-and-fall accident
Slip-and-fall accidents are traumatic and can lead to serious and life-threatening injuries. Severe injuries such as head injuries and broken bones occur in approximately 20% of all falls. Protecting your rights is critical for your long-term well-being if you have a...
Common hotel injuries for which the owner is at fault
When you stay at a hotel as a guest, the owner and staff have a responsibility to safeguard your well-being. Failure to do so will result in a premises liability case that can severely impact the hotel's reputation and finances. If an injury does occur, you might be...
Hazardous conditions a property owner should know about
Real estate owners have a duty to protect anyone who visits their private property. Therefore, they need to consistently search for and address any hazards. Hazardous conditions include anything that can harm an individual, from causing injuries to affecting their...
A fifth of all falls lead to serious injuries
Certain risk factors make Arizona residents more prone to falling. While not every fall leads to a serious injury, many do, and while it may take quite some time for someone who falls to recover physically, they may, too, face emotional hardships in the aftermath of a...
