Fall Risk Management and Prevention
Fall Facts
Home assessments are recommended for those who have fallen, who are at risk of falling, and who are frail or have cognitive impairments.
Falls Risk among Older Adults
- Fractures of the hip and wrist
- Dislocations of the hip and shoulder
- Chest injuries including Rib fractures
- Bruising and sprains
- Head injuries and abrasions
- Fear of falling can result in loss of confidence and reduced activities
What Causes People to Fall?
- Age-related changes in the body such as poor eyesight, cognitive loss, slowed reaction time, and numbness in the lower limbs
- Muscles weakness and stiffening joints
- New health problems
- Side effects from medication, especially if patients are taking 5 or more medicines
- Reduced physical activity
- Sensory, unsteadiness, and balance problems
- Poor diet and not enough water drinking
- Low calcium levels that increase the risk of having a fracture if you do fall
- Sore feet or unsafe shoes
- Fall and slip hazards like rugs or floor mats, uneven or wet surfaces, and poor lighting
- A short-term illness, such as the flu or another infection, or recovering after surgery or a recent hospitalization may also temporarily increase your risk of falling.
Fall Prevention In The Home
It is essential to ensure a doctor’s visit if a person is feeling unsteady or has experienced a fall, even one that didn’t lead to any injury. Falls can be an indicator of an underlying health problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
From Our Patients
- How can I initiate fall prevention in the home?
- Which cities nursing services at home is available?
- How can I find a nurse near me?
- What are the qualification of Nurses at Salamati?
- Can I pay online for your services?
Falls can be prevented by fall-proofing your home. Salamati team of experts will come to your home and advise on how to fall-proof it in addition to assistance in any purchase you might need.
Our services are currently available in UAE and the Northern Emirates.
You can choose from multiple options to find Salamati nurses near you – Book online, request a call back on our website, or simply dial our number. Our case managers will connect you with the nearest skilled nurses in your city who can treat your condition.
We have experienced nurses who are graduates and are registered by the Dubai Health Authority. They are carefully selected after going through proper background verification.
Definitely! We have hassle-free secure online payment
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ABOUT OUR HEALTHCARE AGENCY
Salamati is one of the premium healthcare providers in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and the UAE. We provide a wide range of healthcare services in the comfort of your home, hotel, or office. Our services include home nursing care, physiotherapy, speech therapy, doctor on-call, and nutrition consultation at home.