Caregivers' Guide to Fall Prevention
Are you caring for an older adult in your life – a parent, a spouse, a friend, a neighbour? Do you know that falls are the No. 1 cause in Canada for injury-related hospitalizations for older adults? You want to help prevent the person you care for from being injured in a fall: but how? Often, fall prevention efforts for older adults focus on the person at risk of a fall, or healthcare professionals. Caregivers are not always given the attention they deserve as an essential part of helping the people they care for prevent falls. This limited-series seven-episode podcast from Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, provides what you need as a caregiver – whether it’s understanding how a fall can change a person’s life, how to know someone’s risk of falling, practical actions that can be taken to prevent a fall, and what to do should a fall happen. As a caregiver, you play an important role, promoting independence and improving the quality of life of the person you care for. We hope this podcast provides you with information and tools you find helpful and useful, supports you in your caregiving journey, and gives you a sense that you’re not alone.
Episodes
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Caregivers are commonly family members, friends and community members who provide physical and/or emotional support to someone needing care. Many caregivers are also facing their own challenges related to their caregiver role, their own aging and can also ...
The reasons that make someone more likely to fall are known as “risk factors”. Risk factors for falls can include things such as:
• Older age
• Mobility, balance and strength issues
• Certain health conditions (e.g., arthritis, cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s)
• Taking multiple medications
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• Blood pressure management
• Eye health and vision
• Footwear
• Hearing health
• Home modifications, equipment and devices
• Medications
• Mental and emotional health
• Movement and physical activity
• Moving safely
• Staying hydrated and drinking water.
At the...
Rehearse how to recover from a fall with the person you care for using the Fall Action Plan, which outlines what to do if an older person falls when they are alone.
Finally, it's a good idea to document the circumstances of a fall, ...
This episode is one part of The Caregivers' Guide to Fall Prevention. You can access the full guide, including all the checklists and ...
Having others - such as family members, friends, neighbours, and professionals - to talk to and problem-solve with can make caregiving more manageable and less overwhelming.
When it comes to preventing and managing falls, there are professionals and community services that can help. Learn about the profes...
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