Falls are the leading cause of death, injury and hospital admissions among the elderly population. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one out of every four Americans aged 65 and older falls every year.
Activities that take place in the bathroom, such as showering and bathing, are a simple part of most peoples’ daily routine. Yet, slips in the tub and falls in the shower or from the toilet may […]
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” How many times have we heard comics deliver that line from a now-famous TV commercial? The truth is that a dangerous fall is no laughing matter. It’s a real […]