Falls in older adults: guides and tips | SafeSeniors
Tips and guides for the care and independence of our elderly loved ones
Cómo subir y bajar del coche después de una operación de cadera (sin girar el cuerpo)
Cómo entrar y salir del coche tras una prótesis de cadera, paso a paso y sin girar la cintura, y cómo ayuda un cojín giratorio 360°.
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My Mom or Dad Keeps Falling: A Complete Guide for the Family
How many falls are normal, why they happen, how to prevent the next one, what to do if they live alone, refuse help or you live far away:...
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Protective head guard for adults: what it is, who it's for and how to choose one
What a protective head guard for adults is, who it makes sense for and what to check before buying one.
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Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Narrative and Informative Guide for Caregivers
A narrative and informative guide for caregivers
To understand, accompany, and protect an elderly person without taking away their autono...
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Post-fall syndrome in older adults: what it is and how to help overcome the fear of falling again
After a fall, many families notice something that goes beyond the physical blow: the person starts walking differently, grabs onto furnit...
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He gets up at night to urinate, disoriented by sleeping pills
She takes her sleeping pill on time. She lies down calmly. And at three in the morning, she gets up in the dark, still half-asleep, on he...
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Falls in nursing homes: why they are more frequent than at home and what you can do
When a parent moves into a nursing home, many families breathe a little easier: now there's staff, now they're being watched. It's logica...
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Types of head injuries: Is a hit to the temple more dangerous?
Yes: a blow to the temple deserves more attention than one to the forehead or crown, even with the same impact force. This is not a myth ...
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What consequences can a head injury have in an elderly person?
"He bumped his head, but he's fine now" is a phrase often heard in families — and sometimes it's entirely true, and sometimes not quite a...
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Why Do Older Adults Fall? Causes, Home Hazards, and How to Prevent It
The risks of a fall begin long before the impact.
Understanding why it happens is the first step to preventing it — not all reasons are "...
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How to tell if a head injury in an elderly person is serious?
Warning signs that indicate a head injury requires urgent medical attention in older adults, and what to do if none appear.
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Home Accidents in Older Adults: Falls, the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in Spain
Every year, more than 1,900 people over the age of 65 die in Spain due to accidental falls at home. A silent, deadly, and perfectly preve...
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I was worried he would fall, and even more worried about how he would hit himself.
Falling is scary. But there’s something even scarier: thinking about what you might hit. Because often it’s not the fall. It’s the impact.
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The day I understood I couldn't be in two places at once
I needed to get out. Do something normal. But every time I closed the door, I felt the same thing: what if something happens while I'm no...
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That dull thud that makes you run off
You’re in another room. Suddenly you hear a noise. A thud. And for a few seconds, your heart stops. A silent worry that many families exp...
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The day I stopped being calm when she went out alone
I used to go for walks alone. It was normal. But there came a time when I started to notice small changes. And I wasn't so calm anymore.
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Caregiver Burnout: Small Ways to Ease Daily Stress
What caregiver burnout is, how to recognize the symptoms, and small ways to ease the daily load of caring for an elderly parent.
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When you no longer dare to let them walk alone: a more common situation than it seems
There's a moment many families recognize perfectly. Your father or mother still want to go for walks. However, something has changed. And...
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Fear that she might fall while I'm helping her or if I leave her alone for a moment
There’s a concern that rarely comes up in caregiving conversations, but that many family caregivers know well. It’s not just the fear of ...
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If you are a caregiver, a head protector also protects you
Being a caregiver is one of the most demanding tasks there is. And there's a question many caregivers ask themselves, though not always a...
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Loss of balance when walking in older adults: what is senile gait and what causes it
If you've noticed that your father or mother is losing their balance while walking or walking differently than before, you might be obser...
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Useful gifts for elderly people living alone
The best gift for an elderly person is almost never an object: it is time shared without rushing. From there, by truly listening, the bes...
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Helmets for Seniors: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Head Protector
Choosing head protection for a father, mother, or any elderly family member is not like choosing any accessory: it must truly protect whi...
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Active aging: how to maintain freedom and rhythm every day
Getting older shouldn't mean confining your world to the four walls of your home. The World Health Organization recommends that older adu...
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Do your parents feel unsafe when walking? How to help them regain confidence
It's a moment many sons and daughters experience with concern: you notice your father or mother walking less steadily, gripping furniture...
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Practical guide: how to adapt the home to prevent falls in older adults
Home should be the safest place for our elderly. Yet, it's where most falls occur: 66% of domestic accidents among seniors happen in the ...
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