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Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury and disability among the elderly? One in three American adults age 65 or older falls every year, resulting in countless injuries and an estimated 9,500 deaths. Sadly, falling often leads to permanent loss of independent functioning and a need for longterm nursing care. So it makes very good sense to invest in fall prevention in and around the homes of your senior loved ones.
One of the first things we do with new clients at Good Company Senior Care is a thorough home assessment to identify potential safety hazards: View our detailed Fall Prevention Checklist here.
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My name is Jack Merrick and I created this blog as a forum for sharing ideas, experiences and insights about caring for aging family members. Your comments and feedback are welcome! We look forward to connecting with people who are facing the challenges of caring for elderly loved ones, balancing caregiving with busy lives and competing responsibilities.
I manage an in-home care organization called Good Company Senior Care. Together with my wife Margot and our superstar team of caregivers, we work with seniors and their families across Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Our clients are typically in their late-70s, 80s or 90s, and want to live in their own homes rather than moving to nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Read the rest of this entry »