Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans? It’s also alarming that facts shared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal less than half who fall don’t tell their doctor! If you have an elderly loved one, encourage him or her to do simple daily exercises at home and assist with choosing safety products that can help prevent falls.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• One-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year.
• Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
• Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults.

Falls can result in broken bones and head injuries and threaten an older adult’s independence and quality of life. However, his or her daily living can become easier and more enjoyable with encouragement and quality safety products. Visit any Carmichael’s retail location for ambulatory equipment such as a variety of wheelchairs with multiple optional attachments, adjustable hemi and wheeled walkers, lift chairs, rollators, canes, and crutches. We also offer bath aids such as bedside commodes, raised toilet seats, tub transfer benches and many more safety products.