The Visiting Nurse Service of New York has posted several very useful videos for staying seniors and their loved ones. Their video, How to Prevent Trips and Falls in the Home is packed with great tips, all very clearly presented and demonstrated. It’s well worth watching.
A medical alert system is invaluable for summoning help in the event of a fall, it’s important to take all steps to prevents fall from occurring in the first place. A recent study highlighted the significant risks that seniors face from even simple falls.
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Glad you liked the video, and be sure to check out the VNSNY’s YouTube Channel for more “How To” videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/vnsnyvideo?v=Qety1UipTyU&feature=pyv&ad=5853243660&kw=vnsny&gclid=CNGP2-GflaUCFeJN5QodHjpu4g). And the Visiting Nurse Service of New York’s blog (http://blogs.vnsny.org/) has lots of helpful information for caregivers. Stay well! Stav
I thought this was very helpful