Fall Prevention Awareness Week is the first week of October and is a time to remind people of fall-related safety issues. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma among older adults. The CDC estimates that more than 250,000 people visit EDs in the United States each year due to falls, and these visits are most likely to occur during the morning commute (7:00 am to 10:59 am). Health departments, media and community organizations can use winter weather advisories to promote safe commute practices such as work closures or delayed openings during periods of high fall risk. Invest in a Fall Alert Device A fall alarm is a device that will detect when you have fallen and then automatically call for help, if you are not able to press the button yourself. panic button These devices have built-in sensor technology that is specifically designed for high-impact falls. Typically, a fall alarm will only work within a range of 100-200 metres from the base unit, depending on which device you have. This is enough to protect most homes and gardens and ensure that help is never far away if you fall. A good fall alarm will also allow you to contact a monitoring service (also known as careline services) directly for help. These services are typically available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can provide peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
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