Falling incidents are common among older Americans. In fact, over 25% of seniors experience such an incident in any given year. Falling exposes you to some very serious health consequences. For this reason, reducing fall risk is an important goal for all seniors. At Wickshire Senior Living, we feature an effective fall prevention program in…
Weakening joints, poor eyesight, recovering from surgery, and many other factors put older adults at high risk for slips and falls. Wickshire Senior Living Norman in Oklahoma has a fall prevention program to help you detect and prevent hazards. For families that want to keep older adults at home, it’s important to do everything possible to ensure…
A simple fall can create long-term damage and life-threatening risks for an older adult. Falls are hard to recover from, often leading to a risk for infection, mobility loss, and complex health problems. Fall prevention has to be one of the most critical investments in older adult care, whether at home or in an assisted…
A fall is a devastating injury to many older adults. It takes much longer to heal when you’re older. Additionally, you also may do more damage when falling due to weakened bones and less muscle mass. That’s why it is essential to work to build up your strength. That’s something you can learn about in…