“Falls account for more than half of all senior injuries, most falls occur at home, and the bathroom accounts for the lion’s share of the location for these fall,” reveals Giuseppe Castrucci of Laurysen Kitchens, “Aside from the hospital stays and the fact that 20% of these injuries result in death, there’s another problem with […]
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Problems with balance, decreased strength and a fear of falling – these are just three of the top issues that are faced by the majority of Canadian seniors. Because many elderly people are susceptible to slipping and falling, it makes the bathroom a particularly dangerous place. As we’ve pointed out in numerous blogs before, the
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For older adults, problems with balance should be regarded as a very serious issue. As we’ve pointed out in a number of previous blogs, slips and falls are top culprits for major injuries and hospitalizations of seniors in Canada. Naturally, having a balance issue can present dangers. And this is especially true in the bathroom.
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Welcome to our very first blog entry of 2019! On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we hope you had a fantastic holiday season and that you’re enjoying a very happy new year so far! In 2019, we will remain steadfastly committed to providing the absolute best combination of mobility solutions and customer
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On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we would like to offer each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that this holiday season will be your most joyous one yet. No matter how you choose to celebrate the holidays, here’s hoping that
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Most elderly individuals would much prefer to age in place than to spend their days in assisted living facilities. And who could blame them? We all know that the old adage “there’s no place like home” is absolutely true. When you’re able to live in the comfort of a place that is familiar to you,
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Our vision is vitally important to our overall health and safety. Naturally, those with vision impairments take precautions to get around safely. Everything from glasses to walking sticks can be utilized to ensure that nothing is bumped into and that no slips and falls occur. Unfortunately, slips and falls are inevitable. And they happen far
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Slipping and falling is a major concern for Canadian seniors. The statistics say it all. On their Canada.ca website, the Government of Canada confirms that falls are the leading cause of injures among Canadians 65 and older, accounting for 85 percent of seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospital admissions for
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Bathrooms are known for their slippery surfaces. As a result, there is arguably no greater risk of slipping and falling in your home than when you are in the bathroom. This is especially true for the shower where the bathing process combines running water with a smooth surface. It should come as no surprise
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As we age, we inevitably experience diminished strength and balance. As a result, it’s important to take measures to protect ourselves from slipping and falling in our elder years. However, while we’re still young enough and able-bodied, it is our jobs to take measures to protect the elderly members of our families from harm. The
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