According to the CDC, more than one out of four older adults suffer a fall each year. Less than half of these incidents get reported to their doctor; yet falling once doubles your chances of falling again. These falls can vary in level of severity, but all falls should be taken seriously.
Multiple risk factors can contribute to and cause falls. Some of these risks include...
The good news is that most falls can be avoided with simple prevention.
Physical therapy may also reduce your risk of falls. Our in-house physical therapists are spe-cially trained to assess each person individually and determine your risk factors for falling. They can then create specialized programs for you that will target strength, balance, and endurance to address your identified fall risks.
Contact us today for more information about fall prevention and to learn more about how physical therapy may help you or a loved one decrease your risk of falling.
Life Care operates or manages more than 200 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and senior living campuses in 27 states.
Find a Location