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This year, Falls Protection Awareness Day falls on September 22, 2022. Slips and falls are incredibly common, whether in someone's home, a nursing home, a public space, or even a private office. Nursing homes and most public spaces must keep the space safe for everyone to use. If they do not, someone can be hurt or even killed. This year, let's focus on how we can prevent slips and falls. And don't forget, if you or someone you love has been injured in a slip and fall accident- you may be eligible for compensation. Reach out to Mezrano Law today to start your claim.
Falls Protection Awareness Day (FPAD) is a day that brings awareness to the fall dangers our elderly citizens face every day. The hope is that in bringing awareness to this all too common danger, fewer people will be injured by a preventable slip and fall.
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of injury among people in every age group. One in three people will experience a fall each year. But for people 65 and older, that number jumps to one in two. This is because as we age, our bodies change. We lose muscle mass, our vision may be less sharp, and our reaction times may be slower. These factors put us at a higher risk of falling.
Falls are a serious public health issue affecting millions of Americans but are also highly preventable. Raising awareness about fall prevention can help prevent millions of injuries and deaths caused by these preventable accidents. At the same time, we also reduce the burden on our healthcare and long-term care systems. Additionally, falls are often a sign of a more significant health issue that may require medical care. For example, they may be signs of a problem such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, or a mental health condition such as depression. This means that addressing falls can help people identify and get treatment for these underlying issues.
Very common place slips and falls happen are in nursing homes. Nursing homes have an obligation to protect their residents from injury due to a fall. However, this doesn't always happen. You may be eligible for compensation if you or a loved one has been injured from a slip and fall in a nursing home. If you or someone you love has been injured in a slip and fall accident- you may be eligible for compensation. Reach out to Mezrano Law today to start your claim.
If you are over 65 or know someone who is, there are several things you can do to reduce your risk of falling. Here are some tips from the National Council on Aging:
Being more physically active can help improve your balance and strength, which can help reduce your risk of falling.
Being overweight increases the risk of falling by up to 50%, while maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of falling by as much as 30%.
Make sure there are no hazards in your home that might lead to a fall—clean and dry surfaces with a squeegee to reduce the risk of falling on floors indoors. Remove throw rugs, make sure your furniture is secure, and use lighting to illuminate dark areas.
Make sure your shoes have adequate support and are not slippery.
Make sure your prescription and vision are up to date.
Devices such as walkers, canes, knee pads, and soft grips help reduce the risk of falling.
This can help reduce feelings of isolation and depression, which often leads to falling.
If you feel you need assistance with daily tasks, reach out to your loved ones and local services to help assist. Falls are a serious public health issue, affecting millions of aging adults. On Falls Protection Awareness Day, we can help raise awareness about preventing falls. In addition to providing much-needed education about falls, this day also serves as a reminder to check in on loved ones and neighbors to help prevent falls from happening in the first place. By getting informed and taking steps to prevent falls, we can help reduce the number of falls each year.