Falls in Seniors: Risk Factors and Prevention
Senior citizens are at risk of falls if they don't take precautions to prevent them. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Research supports interventions that include exercise to manage falls risk - physical or occupational therapists can help achieve optimal results through a structured program of properly dosed progressive physiotherapeutic exercise . Here are some tips from Bridgeview Health Care Center to help seniors stay safe and healthy: