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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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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The bathroom is a needed room in the home. Talk about an understatement, right? Each and every day, the bathroom is required by all of us. There’s no need to get into the details of what goes on in the bathroom. However, it is important to stress the need to keep bathrooms safe, especially when
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It has been said that grab bars are “life savers”. And, to be perfectly honest, there is enough evidence to prove that statement. Grab bars are installed in bathrooms in order to give their users ways to maintain their balance. It goes without saying that as we age, we lose some strength, balance and mobility.
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Our elderly loved ones need all the love and care we can give them. Of course, catering to their emotional well-beings is a super important part of providing adequate care. But we also must always be mindful of their safety in our homes. This is especially true for seniors who have mobility issues. And although
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Every single one of us uses the bathroom each and every day. We don’t need to get into all of the details about what goes on in there, but the bottom line is that bathrooms are necessary parts of our lives. So, in spite of the dangers that lurk in our bathrooms, we all need
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The bathroom is notoriously known for being the most dangerous room in the home. Perhaps, that should come as no surprise since it contains the home’s most slippery surfaces. Slipping and falling, it should be noted, is no small matter. And this is especially true for seniors. As the Government of Canada informs us, falls
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Slipping and falling – these unintentional occurrences may seem commonplace, but they are not to be underestimated. They are incredibly dangerous and happen a lot more often than you may think. And, as you may have guessed, a person’s chances of slipping and falling significantly increase with age. According to the Public Health Agency of
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