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Falls prevention week 2020

9/21/2020

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According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) more than one out of four people 65 and older fall every year, and over 3 million are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.

We can do our part to help prevent these falls. As Falls Prevention Week 2020 kicks off this week, as providers, caregivers, family and friends of older adults, we play an important role in preventing these devastating falls.
 

The CDC’s STEADI Initiative includes three elements to reduce fall risk: Screen, Assess, and Intervene.
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  1. Screen for fall risk yearly or any time patient presents with an acute fall.
  2. Assess patient’s modifiable risk factors and fall history.
  3. Intervene to reduce identified risk factors using effective strategies.

Learn more about the STEADI Initiative to reduce the risk of falls. 

Are you a caregiver in the Norfolk, VA area looking to help older adults stay independent and in their homes? Check out our “Jobs” page and apply today to join our team!


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    Doreen A. S. Larkin, RN is the founder and CEO of Open Arms Personal Care Inc., located in Norfolk, Virginia. She is also the President of NCNW Tidewater Section.

    Founder and CEO of Open Arms Personal Care, a home care agency in Norfolk, Virginia.
    Doreen Larkin, RN, Founder, & CEO

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