Fall Prevention in Older Adults

Fall Prevention Facts – The Importance of Fall Prevention

  • At 80 years old, more than half of all seniors fall annually.

  • In people over 65, 1 of every 200 falls results in a hip fracture. That number increases to 1 in 10 for those aged 85 and older.

  • 87% of broken bones in the elderly are due to falls. 2/3 of those who fall will fall again within 6 months.

Source: “Canada PHA, 2023 l https://arthritis.ca/about-arthritis/what-is-arthritis

 

Nearly half of all injuries among seniors happen at home. The bathroom and stairs are particularly dangerous areas. Prevent falls by making adjustments to your home and lifestyle.

Fall Prevention Devices for Seniors

Our stores across Canada provide a wide variety of assistive devices that can help prevent falls. We can show you how these products… or combinations of fall prevention equipment can greatly increase safety and independence.

See below to discover some of the fall prevention ideas we provide.

If you want to know more, fill out the form on this page and we’ll connect you to your nearest store who can guide you through choosing the best fall prevention methods and equipment for your home environment..

Bath Safety Solutions

Mobility Solutions

Accessibility Solutions