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【 Elderly Care Science Popularization 】 Preventing Falls and Promoting Healthy Aging
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2024-03-22
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As people age, falls become a common health problem among the elderly. Falling can cause serious consequences such as fractures and cerebral hemorrhage, exacerbating the already fragile bodies of elderly people. Kanglun Medical Care Center reminds you to take preventive measures and avoid dangerous moments and areas to minimize the occurrence of such incidents.
Older people are prone to falls
As people age, falls become a common health problem among the elderly. Falling can cause serious consequences such as fractures and cerebral hemorrhage, exacerbating the already fragile bodies of elderly people. Kanglun Medical Care Center reminds you to take preventive measures and avoid dangerous moments and areas to minimize the occurrence of such incidents.
6 easy to fall scenarios
01. When getting up at night: At night, the visibility is poor. It is recommended to install induction night lights in front of the bed or in the corridor leading to the bathroom to assist with lighting, and to remove debris from the ground or hallway. Anti slip mats should be placed in the bathroom and handrails should be installed. For elderly people with poor balance and taking sleep aids at night, it is best to use a bedside stool or toilet to avoid falling accidents when commuting to and from the bathroom.
02. When taking a shower: It is recommended to use non slip stools or specialized shower chairs when taking a shower, which not only saves effort but also eliminates the worry of falling. Anti slip mats should also be placed on the bathroom floor, and handrails or fixtures should be installed to facilitate balance for the elderly. Elderly people should not take a shower for more than 15 minutes, and the bathroom door should not be locked to avoid delaying rescue in case of accidents.
03. When urgently answering a phone call: Due to poor mobility, some elderly people rush to answer the phone when they hear the ringing of their landline or mobile phone at home, and many people accidentally fall down at this time. So, when the phone rings, elderly people should not rush, they should slow down, stand slowly, and walk slowly. Family members can also install some phones in the bedroom to enable caller ID or voice broadcast functions, making it convenient for the elderly to answer calls.
04. Half an hour after taking the medication: After taking certain medications, elderly people's blood pressure, consciousness, vision, balance, etc. may be affected to some extent. Generally, 30 minutes to 1 hour after taking medication is a high-risk period for falls, so during this period, one should rest quietly and avoid going out as much as possible.
05. When taking an escalator: When elderly people ride escalators, they should hold onto the handrails tightly, stand with their feet apart from each other, and stabilize their body's center of gravity to minimize falling. When going shopping at the supermarket, although there is a dedicated shopping escalator, it is recommended that the elderly try not to push their shopping cart to take the escalator. They should also walk slowly when going up and down the escalator. If they have difficulty walking, they can take the accessible elevator or seek help from staff.
06. When going out in winter: Older people should reduce their outings in rainy and snowy weather. They should wear non slip shoes or sports shoes when going out, avoid lifting heavy objects while walking, and avoid carrying bags with both hands. A safer walking posture is to walk with your hands outside, take small steps, and move slowly forward, making it easier to extend your arms and adjust balance in a timely manner when your steps are unstable.
If a fall occurs, leading to fractures, etc., it will have a significant impact on physical health, mental health, and social adaptation. Therefore, developing personalized fall prevention plans is key to promoting healthy aging.
How to prevent falls?
1. Fall risk assessment: Using fall assessment tools, evaluate the fall risk of each elderly person, determine their fall risk level, and develop targeted prevention plans. 2. Develop a plan: Based on the fall risk factors of each elderly person, develop personalized fall prevention plans.
Fall prevention plan
1) Exercise and Exercise
Develop exercise and rehabilitation training plans suitable for the elderly, such as balance training, muscle strength training, flexibility training, etc., to enhance individual physical function and reduce the risk of falls. Kanglun Medical Care Center provides professional elderly assessment for each resident and develops personalized exercise and rehabilitation training plans.
2) Safe environment
Adjust the living environment according to the needs of the elderly, take measures such as installing handrails, laying anti slip carpets, adjusting furniture positions, etc., to reduce the possibility of falls. Kanglun Medical Care Center has undergone aging friendly renovation, with anti fall, anti slip and other improvements made to the activity area for the elderly.
3) Drug management
Take measures based on the medication usage of the elderly, such as adjusting medication dosage and avoiding the use of drugs that may increase the risk of falls, to reduce the risk of falls. Kanglun Medical Care Center will carry out chronic disease management for each resident, scientifically manage the commonly used medications of the elderly, and avoid overdose or forgetting to take medication.
4) Psychological support
Based on the psychological condition of the elderly, measures such as providing psychological support and educating individuals on correct coping strategies should be taken to enhance their coping abilities and reduce the risk of falls. Kanglun Medical Care Center has established a psychological counseling room, where professional psychological counselors provide psychological support to the elderly.
5) Monitoring and evaluation
Regularly monitor and evaluate the risk of falls in the elderly, adjust prevention plans based on monitoring results to ensure the effectiveness of preventive measures. Kanglun Medical Care Center will regularly reassess the physical condition of each resident and make adjustments as needed.
6) Implementation and tracking
After developing personalized fall prevention plans, they should be implemented in a timely manner, and the risk of falls in the elderly should be regularly tracked to adjust the prevention plan in a timely manner to ensure the effectiveness of prevention. Kanglun Medical Care Center has professional nursing staff who regularly track the risk of falls among the elderly.
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