It’s possible you may have tripped and fallen in recent weeks. We’re willing to bet that the damage wasn’t necessarily substantial. At least, this is what we can assume if you’re relatively young in age and have no mobility issues. For seniors, however, falling is a very serious situation. The very prospect of taking a […]
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According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, four out of five injury hospitalizations involving seniors are due to falls. Between 2017 and 2019, injury hospitalizations among seniors due to falls increased by nine percent or about 8,900 people. It was the largest increase among hospitalizations for seniors. In 2018, seniors accounted for more than
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Do you live with an elderly love one? Is a member of your household contending with a mobility issue? If you’ve answered “yes” to either question, you may want to consider installing a stair lift in your home. Stair lifts are known, all throughout the world, for their ability to provide safe and smooth rides
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Most of us take the supposedly-simple acts of standing and walking for granted. We don’t live with the assumptions that we could trip and fall at any time. For both seniors and individuals with disabilities, however, imminent danger awaits if major precautions aren’t taken. Our friends over at HealthCraft Products refer to falls as an
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When choosing between a scooter and a power wheelchair it is important to understand the differences between each category and within each category to determine the best fit for your needs. A scooter is a mobility aid featuring 3 or 4 wheels and uses a tiller and handlebars to steer and drive the device.
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With 2020 just around the corner (only two weeks until a new decade is here!), people all over Canada are currently drawing up their New Year’s resolutions. It’s a common practice at this time of year. Often, lists are comprised of such self-made promises as “lose weight” and “quit smoking”. But what New Year’s resolutions
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In last week’s blog, we brought attention to the fact that November is Fall Prevention Month. And while it’s indisputable that it’s important to try to prevent falls all year long, this month is one when heightened attention is required. We suppose it makes sense considering that, for many Canadian cities, November is the month
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It’s important for all of us to take precautions when entering a bathroom. Yes, we all use the bathroom daily and pretty much take for granted that we’re safe when we’re in there. For most seniors, however, safety is not something that can be taken for granted. It’s practically mandatory for them to find ways
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Any of us can fall at any time. But, it’s clear that, as we age, our susceptibility to falling increases. In our younger years, we can often regain our balance after slipping or, at the very least, break our falls with our hands. Seniors, however, often battle with limited strength and mobility. For them, slips
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According to the Government of Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. On their website, they also point out that 20 to 30 percent of seniors experience one or more falls each year. As well, Canada.ca reports that falls cause the vast majority of all seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations at 85 percent
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