No more “oops!”: Smart ways to reduce home falls

Falls can happen anytime and anywhere to people of any age. However, as people get older, the number of falls and the severity of injury resulting from falls increases. There is a pattern to falls among the elderly: First comes the fear of falling, then the injury, followed by hospitalization, decreased independence and mobility and, often, relocation to a nursing or residential institution. A fall can be a major life-changing event that robs an elderly person of their independence. Fortunately, many falls can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices and safety modifications in the home.

Presenter: Roy Tapp, Ph.D. Coordinator KY Safe Aging Coalition