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May 8, 2015
Vol. 5.86 No. 19
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Preventing Senior Falls Starts in the Bathroom
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ore than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms are very hazardous for the home. Knowing how to get in and out of tubs and showers properly and equipping homes with necessary safety precautions can reduce senior falls, keep them out of the emergency room and possibly extend their life.
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According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.6 million older adults seek emergency care each year for fall-related injuries, fractures or head trauma. In addition to potentially losing their independence, seniors 65 years old and up have a 25 percent chance of dying within six months to a year if they fall and break a hip.
the price. To find out more about these showers and walk-in tubs or to request a free brochure and DVD, visit www.safesteptub.com/news
Seniors are vulnerable to falls for many reasons -- eyesight and reflexes aren’t as razor-sharp as they used to be, not to mention the balance issues posed by diabetes, heart disease, thyroid conditions and various medications.
Besides a customized shower or bath, NIA and the American Geriatrics Society advise the following bathroom safety precautions for seniors:
One of the most effective ways to preserve balance is to stay active with an exercise regimen. Ask your doctor about exercises designed to improve balance, stability and overall mobility, such as moderate yoga. But, another preventative method recommended by physicians is installing a shower or tub built around the unique needs of elderly adults. For example, Safe Step Tub Walk-In Tub Company’s new walk-in shower has a foldable chair, flexible shower wand, grab bars, ultra-low step up and other senior-friendly features. And since the cost of retirement is high for many seniors, installation is included in
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* Non-slip rubber mats in front of sink, toilet and shower/bath. * Grab bars inside and outside of shower/bath and on either side of the toilet (these are much stronger than towel racks, which aren’t meant to support weight). *
Bright lights that are easily accessible.
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Odor Answers
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s your nose knows, your beloved pet can make a stinky mess—but there are simple ways by which you can cope.
infectant, its patented delivery system creates safe and precise concentrations of chlorine dioxide— long the choice of professionals to eliminate the toughest odors—in liquid form to treat hard surfaces.
For starters, be sure your pet is of a size suitable to your environment, your dog is walked promptly and properly, your cat has enough fresh litter and your small animals’ cage gets cleaned regularly.
It’s as simple to use as making a cup of tea; just place the pouch into water to generate the chlorine dioxide, one of the most effective ways to control and eradicate odor-causing bacteria and many viruses, even the dangerous parvovirus.
If your pet still poops, pees or pukes around the house, you can turn to a new way to stop the smell. Most ordinary cleaning methods merely spread odor-causing bacteria around without killing it, so the smell comes back.
For more information, go to www.performacide.com or call (800) 3278583.
The new solution kills the bacteria and leaves the treated surface thoroughly disinfected and sanitized. Called Performacide Hard Surface Dis-
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