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Fall Prevention

What is the best way to keep seniors from falling? Have a fall prevention program in place before a fall happens.

The following guides were written to help you do just that. Here you will find advice on how to prevent falls both inside and outside the home. You’ll learn what the common causes of falls are so you can identify potential hazards in your home.

Plus, you’ll know what to do when a fall happens. Should you seek medical attention? How should you get up? What should you do next?

I hope these guides help you reduce the chance of a fall in your life or the life of a senior you love.

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Shoes and Foot Care

The Best Shoes For Elderly With Balance Problems

January 11, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

A common reason for falls among the elderly is a sudden loss of balance. Wearing the right shoes can help them with balance problems. Here are my recommendations.

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Shoes and Foot Care

The 6 Best No Tie Shoelaces for Seniors

December 8, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

No tie shoelaces are an important part of a senior’s fall prevention program. Untied laces cause tripping and bending over to tie shoes can cause many elderly people to lose their balance. Here are the best no tie shoelaces for seniors to make their lives just a little easier.

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Safer Homes

11 Helpful Devices to Lift the Elderly Off the Floor After a Fall

December 5, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Lifting an elderly person off the floor after a fall improperly can cause additional injuries. Plus, how can seniors who are home alone get back up? These helpful devices lift elderly people off the floor after a fall and most can be used without needing caregiver assistance.

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Resources

Loved One Falling Out Of Bed In A Nursing Home? Here’s What To Do

December 5, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Even with the best care, seniors can have falls – including falls from bed. So, if you have a loved one falling out of a bed in a nursing home, what can you do about it? Keep reading to learn steps you can take to address the problem… and when to take more serious action.

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Shoes and Foot Care

7 Useful Tips On How To Keep Slip On Shoes From Slipping Off

December 5, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Many seniors use slip-on shoes because of difficulty tying shoelaces. But, how do you make sure their shoes stay on securely? Here are some effective ways to keep slip on shoes from falling off.

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Bathroom Safety

Learn What To Do After Falling In The Shower [Remain Calm & Assess the Situation]

December 2, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The first thing to do after falling in the shower is to remain calm and gather yourself. Next, check for signs of injuries. Then, if it is safe to do so, roll to a better position and try to get to a seated position before attempting to stand.

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Resources

What To Do After An Elderly Person Falls On Concrete

December 2, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Falls on concrete can be especially dangerous for seniors and the elderly. Learn what to do after a fall on concrete and how to prevent more falls in the future.

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Safer Homes

6 Tips On How To Prevent Falls In The Living Room

December 1, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The living room is where most seniors spend most of their time. Make the living room a safer place for elderly people to be by implementing these 6 tips to preventing falls in the living room.

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Safer Homes

Causes and Prevention of Bedroom Falls: 10 Specific Steps You Can Take

December 1, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Falls can happen anywhere in the bedroom but are most common when seniors are getting in and out of bed. Here are 10 specific strategies and 7 helpful tools to reduce the chance of a bedroom fall.

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Kitchen Safety

10 Simple and Effective Tips for Preventing Falls in the Kitchen

December 1, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Falls can happen in the kitchen too – from slips on wet surface to trips over cords. Learn how to prevent falls in the kitchen with these 10 simple but effective strategies.

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Resources

The Physical and Psychological Consequences Of Falls In The Elderly

December 1, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The consequences of falls in the elderly can be either physical or psychological – or both. Learn which consequences are most serious for seniors and what you should look for after a fall.

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Resources

What To Do When The Elderly Keep Falling?

November 30, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Repeated falls are a sign that something is wrong – with the environment or the senior who is falling. Learn what to do when the elderly keep falling by identifying the cause and preventing additional falls in the future.

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I am a lucky dad to four awesome daughters and grandfather to three pretty terrific grandkids. When not working as a custom wheelchair specialist at a regional home medical equipment company, I enjoy early morning runs and occasional kayak trips. I am also a self-admitted nerd who loves anything from the 1980's. Learn More
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