Reading through all of this information may be confusing; feel free to reach out to us directly at 818-279-6580 to speak to an intake coordinator who will take down your concerns and have one of our care coordinators call you back within 1-3 business days.

Free Help and Fall Prevention
7 key factors to reduce falls at home

1. Clean Up Clutter
2. Removed/Repair Tripping Hazards
3. Install Grap Bars and Handrails
4. Improve Lighting
5. Make It Nonslip
6. Wear Shoes
7. Live On One Level

Falls Are Serious and Costly

• One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury,4,5
• Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. 6
• Over 800,00 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. 6
• Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures. 7
• More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling,8 usually by falling sideways. 9
• Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).10
• In 2015, the total medical costs for totaled more than $50 billion. 11
• Medicare and Medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html