How Slip And Fall Accidents Affect The Elderly

Injury Lawyer Slip And Fall

Today, Oakville injury lawyers understand that the unfortunate victims of slip and fall accidents are often the elderly population. Small hazards to a younger person can pose a large one to an elderly person, often resulting in broken bones or other serious injuries.

Today, slip and fall accidents are one of the main causes of injury in elderly Canadians. One in three elderly citizens will fall every year. These falls contribute to nearly 85% of all hospitalizations of people over the age of 65. Many of these falls can occur because of a loss of balance, but there are other physical risk factors including muscle weakness, visual impairment, chronic illness, prescription medications, low blood pressure, and inactivity.

As the body ages, humans lose strength and coordination which can contribute to falls. As we age, it becomes more important to strengthen leg muscles and improve balance. This can be done by taking more walks, stair climbing, and participating in any low impact exercises.

Fall injuries among the elderly in residential care happen far more frequently than in the rest of the general population. It has been found that almost half of elderly residents in long-term care fall every year and, of those, 40% fall more than once.

Because elderly adults take medications, and sometimes a variety of them at the same time, these can have side effects that often cause issues such as dizziness, high or low blood pressure, weakness, or a lack of coordination. Caregivers should always be watchful for any medication interactions and monitor elderly family members to decrease the likelihood of falls.

The health professionals and community who deal with an elderly population should work to promote good health management in the way of medical assessments and referrals, reviews of medications, vision tests, bone density tests, nutrition and hydration, and good sleep habits.

Today, there are different interventions available for elderly adults in order to prevent falls. The first step to deciding the correct intervention is often a risk assessment by a professional. This assessment can help individualize interventions based on the risk profiles which separate elderly people into different levels.

The living environment of an elderly adult should be modified when necessary to reduce hazards. Indoor areas should have little resistance and stable furnishings with walkways that are clutter free. Lighting should be of a higher wattage and flooring should be consistent with no area rugs. Outdoor areas should have cleared walkways and be kept free from ice and snow.

If you or an elderly loved one has been injured in a fall, get legal advice about your rights. The Oakville personal injury lawyers at AG Injury Law Office offer a no-cost consultation to answer any questions you may have about your rights after a fall and whether you may be entitled to compensation.

264 thoughts to “How Slip And Fall Accidents Affect The Elderly”

  136. Агрессивность – неотъемлемое свойство человеческой природы.
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    человечества есть не что иное, как борьба между Танатосом и Эросом.
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