Falls

Questions and Answers

1. How can I help my 82-year-old mother overcome her fear of falling?

   - If a parent has a fear of falling, it can actually make things more dangerous. Here's expert advice on how to help a parent overcome fear of falling.
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2. What's the best way to catch my 91-year-old mother when she falls?

   - My 91-year-old mother occasionally falls for no apparent reason. Her doctor says it may be because she has hydrocephalus, water on the brain, and we agree that treatment would be too taxing for her. She has a walker, but sometimes she just falls anyway. If I'm near her when this happens, is there a right or wrong way to catch her...
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3. What could be the cause of frequent falls for my father?

   - My elderly parent falls repeatedly. What's causing these falls -- could they be caused by a health condition such as his heart disease or dizziness?
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4. Is one of the side effects of chemo a tendency to fall down?

   - When someone is weak from chemo, is falling a side effect? Do falls from chemo treatment caused by numbness or weakness require medical attention?
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5. My father fell in a nursing home and I'm wondering if the nursing home should have liability insurance to cover his medical costs?

   - My father fell in a nursing home and I'm wondering if the nursing home should have liability insurance to cover his medical costs?
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Topics, Blog Posts, Articles, Checklists, and To-Do Lists

1. What to Do If the Person in Your Care Falls

   Article - When you suspect a broken bone, follow these steps:

2. Falls and Related Injuries

   Article - Preventive measures include:

3. Exercise Classes: Improve Strength and Balance -- and Prevent Falls

   Article - Improving balance and strength through exercise is a great way to help elderly loved ones prevent falls, as improving balance is critical to fall prevention.

4. New Fall Prevention Tools Keep Seniors Steady

   Blog Post - Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among seniors. New fall prevention technology can help prevent falls among seniors.

5. Brain Injuries Are the Biggest Risk When the Elderly Fall

   Blog Post - Brain injuries present the biggest danger when elderly fall.