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Is Your Senior’s Health Putting Her at Risk for a Fall?
Your elderly family member’s ability to avoid a fall depends on so many variables. One of the variables you might not have connected fully to her fall risk is her overall health. Some bits...
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Prevent Falls this "Fall" Season
Here we are at the beginning of the FALL season which is a great reminder to review Fall Prevention. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls...
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Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, such as a bone fracture or head injury.[1] We’re all susceptible to falls,...
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Exploring the Possible Ties Between Blood Pressure Medications and Fall Risk
High blood pressure is a very serious condition that can lead to severe illness or even death. But did you know the same medication you may be using to treat this condition could also increase the...
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Why Falls Happen and What You Can Do About It
While falls can happen all year ’round, this is a time of the year when seniors can be even more susceptible to an accident. At BrightStar Care®, we take a unique approach to decreasing...
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Ideas For De-Cluttering For Fall Prevention
When you have a cluttered home, it can cause stress and make it difficult to find important items. But even more than that, clutter can pose health and safety risks, especially to the elderly...