If you live with an elderly loved one, you undoubtedly have concerns about his/her safety. Especially if your older adult has trouble with balance and stability, he/she likely has a fear of slipping and falling. And, in all likelihood, you’re probably pretty nervous about such an unfortunate event occurring on the stairs. You’d have good […]
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For older adults, problems with balance should be regarded as a very serious issue. As we’ve pointed out in a number of previous blogs, slips and falls are top culprits for major injuries and hospitalizations of seniors in Canada. Naturally, having a balance issue can present dangers. And this is especially true in the bathroom.
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The holiday season is fast approaching. For most Canadians, it’s a time of joy as get-togethers, dinners and gift-giving among family and friends become the norm. At LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we believe that there are few gifts better than those that that promote the safety and independence of your loved ones. This, of course, is
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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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Our vision is vitally important to our overall health and safety. Naturally, those with vision impairments take precautions to get around safely. Everything from glasses to walking sticks can be utilized to ensure that nothing is bumped into and that no slips and falls occur. Unfortunately, slips and falls are inevitable. And they happen far
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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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