Palm Beach County has launched a program to assist older adults with improving strength and balance in an effort to reduce their risks of fall injuries. Unintentional falls are the leading cause of deadly injuries among Florida senior citizens. In fact, for many South Florida EMS departments, falls are the…
Are you battling clutter? A month into the COVID-19 pandemic, with many parents working from home and kids out of school, families are struggling with living under one roof, let alone keeping a nice orderly space. The businesses that are open -particularly grocery stores and big-box chains – are likewise…
National Fall Prevention Week is a critical reminder of the risk of serious or fatal injuries resulting from falls, particularly when it comes to older adults here in Southwest Florida. The National Safety Council is promoting fall accident prevention from Sept. 23-29, noting that every 20 minutes an older adult…
Fall injuries are a serious concern. Only those who have never dealt with the consequences of a serious fall think of a”slip and fall” lawsuit as someone who is just trying to make a buck. As the New York Times reported this week: Falls can kill you. Southwest Florida’s aging…