A broken hip is one of the most serious fall injuries anyone — young and old — can get. It’s difficult to recover from it and, most of the time, patients aren’t able to live on their own afterward.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of hip fracture cases in the United States is likely to spike as the population gets older.
Here are the statistics:
- 300,000 seniors experience a broken hip each year.
- 75% of these cases occur in women.
- 95% of all cases are linked to falls.
- 50% of falls resulting in a broken hip happen at home.
So, what can seniors and their loved ones do to prevent this from happening?
We at Bonum Home Health Services, a professional and skilled provider of home health services in Burbank CA, have a few suggestions.
- Conduct a home safety assessment and see which parts of the house needs renovating/repairing/remodeling.
- Screen seniors for osteoporosis.
- Visit your doctor for regular vision tests.
- Participate in strength and balance exercises to improve your body’s physical abilities.
Does your senior require reliable medical home health care in CA?
Contact us today for more information about skilled nursing in CA.
