As seniors age, falls become more and more common. In fact, one in three seniors over 65 falls each year, and one in five falls results in serious injury, particularly hip fractures and head trauma. Although a home that is "fall-proofed" according to the guidelines in our Senior Home Safety guide can help prevent falls, not all falls can be prevented. So it's important to encourage the seniors you care for to use a medical alert system in case of accidents when you're not around. With … [Read more...]