Emergency room visits for elderly people are common but avoidable. Fall-related injuries are the leading cause of emergency visits for seniors. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that:
One in four Americans age 65+ falls each year.- Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
- Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
Falls can also carry a life impact. After a fall, your loved one may fear falling again, which can limit their usual activities and social engagement. This can lead to further health decline, depression, and social isolation.
Assisted Living Helps with Fall Prevention for the Elderly
Seniors who live in assisted living facilities have assistance with aids to daily living to help prevent falls and trips to the Emergency Room. Here are a few ways that Twin Town Villa helps to keep your loved one safe.
Ongoing Fall Prevention
To help promote fall prevention for our residents, we are continually inspecting environmental factors to promote safety and reduce falls. Many factors such as loose rugs, crowded spaces, dim lighting, uneven floors, and slippery surfaces can lead to falls. The thoughtful design of the Twin Town Villa community areas and rooms promotes fall prevention and safety.
Healthy Diet & Exercise
A healthy diet and regular exercise are important to keep bodies of all ages healthy and prevent falls. At Twin Town Villa, our residents enjoy healthy well-rounded meals with the nutrients their body needs. Senior exercise programs, even gentle stretching or walking, help to improve our residents’ strength, balance, and coordination.
24/7 Support from Staff
Our staff understands all of the factors that can affect fall prevention for the elderly and including chronic and cognitive conditions, memory loss, blood pressure issues, medications, vision and hearing loss, and more. Our staff is available 24/7 to assist our residents and minimize falls.
Reducing the Fear of Falling
It is common for senior citizens to fear falling, even if they have not fallen before. At Twin Town Villa, we are committed to protecting our residents and educating them on how to avoid falls, without being afraid. We want our residents to be active and socialize safely and encourage their independence.
Questions about fall prevention & assisted living centers?
At Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge, MN, we offer Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Suites to match the needs of each resident. We serve the communities near Wahpeton, ND, and Fergus Falls, MN. If you have questions about Senior Living options for your loved one or would like a tour of our community, please contact us online or call 218.643.9542.