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Stander has a network of over 30,000 home medical stores and pharmacies across the country who are accredited in home fall assessment.

5 STEPS FOR PREVENTING FALLS: A GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS

Did you know that every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall related injury? Falls are also the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in those who are 65 years and older. Falls can result in broken hips, fractured bones, and dangerous head injuries. These injuries force families to make difficult decisions regarding long-term care and can have serious implications on an elderly person’s mental health.

5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE COMING HOME AFTER A FALL

As much as we at Stander preach “fall prevention” we understand that for most, falling is not a question of if, but rather when. After a hospital stay or emergency room visit, returning home is often a scary and stressful experience for a caregiver. After a fall there will be new limitations and precautions that will need to be taken to ensure the safety and well being of the person who has fallen.