Caregiving / home care help by an RN in Rochelle, Dixon, DeKalb, northern Illinois!
FALLS are serious, for those aged 65 & up....
Source of statistics: Downey, Kelly & Quinlan, World Journal of Orthopedics, Baisheding Publishing, 3/18/19.
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Falls are Devastating, scary and Expensive!
1 out of 4 older adults (over age 65) fall DAILY!
And 3 million falls annually have treatment sought at Emergency Rooms. Falls can be caused by many things, including environmental factors (such as poor lighting) and medication side effects. But, did you know that MANY FALLS are caused by balance and strength issues that are easily helped by exercise?
Falls can cause serious and expensive injury!
20% of older adults' falls result in serious injury, such as a head injury or broken bone. A broken hip fracture's average medical cost is $50,500* per patient! Furthermore, the 1-year mortality rate following a hip fracture is 22%**. In countries such as Japan, where the elderly exercise regularly, hip fractures are rare.
*(Source: Adeyemi & Delhougne. Incidence and Economic Burden of Intertrochanteric Fracture, JBJS Open Access, 3/28/19, Vol 4 Issue 1)
**(Source: Downey, Kelly, & Quinlan. Op cit.)
In the safety of your home!
Try my new FALL REDUCTION program!
Many falls are preventable! JUST FOR SENIORS-- I have developed an *exclusive* exercise program to help you strengthen muscles and regain balance, so your fall risk is significantly reduced.
My program is called "MOVE SAFELY".
HOW I HELP PREVENT FALLS
Your needs assessed, & program personalized for YOU!
Many falls are caused by unsteadiness, weakness, or improper technique of rising, sitting, turning, transferring, etc. You may be dependent on a walker or cane, or may even be in a wheelchair. I can work with you at your level. I assess your needs and then work together with you, safely, to significantly reduce fall risk. I go slow and encourage you every step of the way. People do tend to stay more compliant with exercise, when conducted with/by another professional.
A simple exercise program, in the comfort of your home
No need to purchase any special equipment, or go out to an expensive gym, where people may be sick, coughing, or making unkind remarks. SIMPLE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT is brought to your home to use with nursing guidance/supervision. Then, after you exercise, I can leave you instructions on exercises to do on your own, with NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED. Other clients have shown great improvement in strength and balance in just a few weeks' time, although several months is a recommended minimum.
I make a plan -- together, with you.
Sounds great, doesn't it?! Want to give it a try? You can try one session, or sign up for several weeks or 1+ month(s). I attempt to work within all budgets to give you the best chance for success. You have absolutely nothing to lose, except that high fall risk! Contact me today!