Low falls risk does not mean no risk. So, primary prevention is key!!!
World falls initiatives can be found here. CONTRIBUTOR INFO: Manuel Montero-Odasso, MD, PhD, AGSF, FRCPC Professor of Medicine,...
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CatchU Team
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Watch Those Thresholds!
Floor thresholds between rooms should be as low as possible and slope at the edges to prevent tripping.
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CatchU Team
Jul 11, 20232 min read
The Transformative Power of Proper Walking as reported by The Guardian
Walking: It's something we do every day without much thought, but what if there was actually a way to walk better? That's exactly what...
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CatchU Team
May 30, 20231 min read
Watch out for those automatic doors!
If you are on the wrong side of an automatic door (for example you are standing outside and someone is coming out) the door can hit you...
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CatchU Team
Jan 14, 20231 min read
Tell Your Provider About Falls
Be sure to tell your provider (MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Nurse) if you experienced a fall. A fall can be a risk factor...
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CatchU Team
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Strengthening muscles in the calf are critical to reduce falls
As we age, muscle weakness is a risk factor for falling, however, most exercises focus on the quadricep. What is less known is that...
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CatchU Team
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Train Your Brain to Diminish Risk of Falls
As we age, our reaction time decreases, which can contribute to an increased risk of tripping and falling. To avoid falls and injuries,...
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CatchU Team
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Proper Footwear Can Reduce Fall Risk
The type of footwear you wear in the house can affect your risk of falling. People who walk barefoot, wear socks without shoes, or...
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CatchU Team
Sep 23, 20222 min read
Tome los pasos correctos para prevenir las caídas
Aquí presentamos algunos consejos para ayudarle a evitar las caídas y las fracturas de huesos: Permanezca físicamente activo. Planee un...
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CatchU Team
Aug 10, 20221 min read
Your walking and talking pattern may reveal fall-risk
It’s important to pay attention to signs that may indicate you are at a higher risk for falling. When you walk and talk at the same time,...
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CatchU Team
Jul 13, 20221 min read
Sleepwear and Bedding Fabric May Pose Fall Risk
It’s important to be aware that if you wear sleepwear made of “slippery” fabric, and your bedspread/quilt/duvet (or even sheets) are made...
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CatchU Team
Jun 3, 20221 min read
Preventing Falls Around the Home
The National Council on Aging reports that 30% of seniors fall each year, leading to about 800,000 emergency department visits. Check...
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CatchU Team
May 29, 20221 min read
Fall Risk Awareness by Season
The change of season may provide environmental challenges that can increase your risk of falling. Be aware of some of the common causes...
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