Home Safety & Fall Prevention

Recognizing Medical Emergencies: A Senior Safety Guide

Information Understanding recognizing medical emergencies seniors is important for seniors and their caregivers. according to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the following are warning signs of a medical emergency.…

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Burns in Seniors: First Aid and Home Safety Guide

What Are Considerations? There are three levels of burns: Table of Contents What Are Considerations? What Are the Common Causes and Risk Factors? What Are the Symptoms and Warning Signs?…

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Bleeding Emergencies in Seniors: First Aid and Home Safety

What Are Considerations? Get emergency medical help for severe bleeding. This is very important if you think there is internal bleeding. Internal bleeding can very quickly become life threatening. Immediate…

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Compression Fractures of the Back in Seniors

compression fractures of the back Causes Understanding compression fractures seniors is important for seniors and their caregivers. Osteoporosis is the most common cause of this type of fracture. Osteoporosis is…

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Delirium and Fall Prevention: A Senior Safety Guide

Delirium is sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that can occur with physical or mental illness. Table of Contents What Are the Common Causes and Risk…

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Meniere Disease and Fall Prevention: Vertigo Safety Guide

What Are the Common Causes and Risk Factors? Your inner ear contains fluid-filled tubes called labyrinths. These tubes, along with a pair of nerves in your skull, help you know…

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