Reducing Fall Risk for Seniors at Home

During September, we at Caring Podiatry recognize Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The statistics are sobering: one in four seniors falls each year, sending one older American to the emergency room every 11 minutes. Fear of falling can cause seniors to isolate themselves in their homes, but did you know that over half of all falls happen at home? Fortunately, there are many ways to make homes safer and decrease the chances of falling.