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Balance and Fall Prevention & What Seniors Should Know – The Do’s and Don’ts

September 10, 2018
Senior Balance and Fall Prevention in Howard County
Balance and Fall Prevention & What Seniors Should Know – The Do’s and Don’ts
 
Physical therapy programs in Howard County focus on improving patient wellness, and providing intervention for individuals dealing with balance or coordination issues that affect their daily activities and put them at risk for falls.  BrightStar Care helps educate our home care clients and provides individualized recommendations for their home safety.  Our goal is to enable all seniors to maintain independent and healthy lifestyles at home.
 
Please take some time and review some of our Fall Prevention Dos such as; DO store commonly used items on shelves between hip and eye level, DO use a non-skid bathtub/shower mat, DO maintain good lighting in your home.
 
For a full list of tips for seniors on how to prevent falls - CLICK HERE
 
BrightStar Care® of Howard County helps to reduce falls in the elderly with RN supervised care and in home care assessments. Learn more about our complimentary in-home assessment, individualized home care, and RN Oversight for seniors in Howard County – CLICK HERE