Want to avoid fall-related injuries for yourself or a loved one?
Thank you for taking action to learn how falls can indeed be prevented.
If you are here, then most commonly, it’s because someone close to you may be struggling with mobility, and at risk of falling in the home. Maybe there’s even been a fall already, and you want to prevent it from happening again. We understand what you’re going through.
To us, falls aren’t some abstract concept. Falls represent a real problem with faces, emotions, stories, and lasting consequences. When a person with reduced mobility falls in the home, not only is it a potentially life-threatening situation, but it’s also distressing for all the family. But what to do? Caregiving and safety are hard to figure out, and it’s essential to get right. We can help you in that regard.
Our goal is to help you and your loved ones:
- Safely stay in your home
- Avoid the overwhelming cost of extra care
- Find peace of mind
- Lift the weight of decision-making and worry
- Enjoy more years of health and activity
The HealthCraft 5 Step “Fall Prevention Simplified” Process.
We have distilled our 28+ years of experience into a 5 step e-book guide. The 5 step approach is your road map to fall prevention. It includes checklists and assessments to take you from spinning your wheels in frustration to clear and focused action.
Improving your awareness of the fall prevention challenge at hand is step 1 – Below is an excerpt. The Five Surprising truths about falls to better equip yourself in the fight against falls.
Surprising Truth #1 - Falls are Common
More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 will suffer a fall EACH YEAR. The occurrence of falls is higher than epidemic levels and, unfortunately, is increasing.
Surprising Truth #2 - Falls are Impacting
Unfortunately, falls don’t just happen with life moving on in the same way. In many cases, a fall becomes a major, usually negative, life event.
Falls can impact many things:
- Independence
- Confidence
- Mobility
- Finances
- Ability to live life to one’s potential
Falls can result in serious injury & are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for people over 65.
Surprising Truth #3 - Falls are Misunderstood
Beyond tripping on the edge of a carpet, there are many surprising reasons for falls. Knowing more of the reasons – especially the less talked about ones – is key to fall prevention.
Factors can include:
- Balance
- Core strength
- Medications
- Vitamin levels
- Blood pressure
- Short-term illness
- Available handrail-type support
Surprising Truth #4 - Fall Prevention is Complex
Falls can be difficult to solve because of:
- Denial
- False beliefs
- Stubbornness
- Reluctance to change
It’s one thing to be in your prime. It’s another thing to ignore shortcomings, navigate stubbornness, or move through false beliefs when you are no longer in that physical prime.
Surprising Truth #5 - Falls are PREVENTABLE!
We’re talking a big upside. Many of the factors that contribute to falls can be identified and easily addressed before they cause an incident. That’s why it is estimated that up to 50% of falls can – and should – be prevented.
You’ll find many of these options outlined in the next steps of the Fall Prevention Simplified Process.
The HealthCraft 5 Step “Fall Prevention Simplified” Process.
The 5 step approach is your road map to fall prevention. It includes checklists and assessments to take you from spinning your wheels in frustration to clear and focused action.