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Tips to keep senior parents safe from dangerous falls

  • By Jim Miller, Special to the Star-Advertiser

 

Dear Savvy Senior: My 80-year-old mother, who lives alone and is self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, has fallen several times. Are there any extra precautions you recommend that can help prevent this? — Concerned Daughter

Dear Concerned: Falls are a common concern for many elderly adults and their families, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when many seniors are sheltering at home alone.

Each year, more than 1 in 4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age 65 and older. But many falls can be prevented. Depending on what’s causing your mom to fall, here are some different tips that can help prevent it.

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Young at Heart is Hawaiʻi’s premier healthy living and lifestyle expo. Whether you’re focused on health and wellness, fitness, family, sports, travel, financial planning, home improvement, technology, shopping or simply living your best life, you’ll find something to discover, experience and enjoy. This year, Young at Heart and the Hawaiʻi Family & Sports Expo come together for one exciting event, featuring sports and family activities, health and wellness resources, educational seminars, local experts, products and services, live entertainment and interactive experiences for the whole family. Admission is free, so bring the whole ʻohana and explore new ways to stay active, healthy, connected and young at heart—at every age.

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