Blair House Helps Seniors Prevent Falling
For seniors, falling is the single most common cause of major physical harm. Jean Govoni, executive director of Blair House Senior Living in Macon, helps seniors recognize the risk and identify the solutions.
- Macon, GA (1888PressRelease) November 17, 2012 - Fall Prevention for Seniors
Blair House Senior Living Helps Seniors Avoid Major Injuries Caused by Falling
With falling recognized as one of the leading causes of major injury for seniors, Jean Govoni, executive director of Blair House Senior Living, an independent and assisted living community in Macon, has advice for seniors on how to minimize their risk of injury from a fall.
"Seniors living alone or under limited supervision are most susceptible to major injuries from falling," says Govoni. "The best way to prevent this is to take appropriate safety precautions, developing a plan to prevent major physical harm or injury."
The first step is speaking with a trusted healthcare professional about developing a prevention plan. Seniors should be prepared to discuss their current health condition and medications, as well as whether they have a history of falling. In many cases, the healthcare professional will consider weaning the senior off certain medications known to cause harmful side effects such as drowsiness.
A major fall prevention technique is maintaining physical activity. With the approval of a healthcare professional, seniors should consider low-impact activities such as walking, water workouts or tai chi. Maintaining physical activity may help strengthen muscles to protect delicate bones. If necessary, a physical therapist can create a customized workout plan tailored around existing health conditions or desired health goal.
Finally, it's important to wear sensible shoes to lower the risk of falling. Avoid high heels, floppy slippers and shoes with slick soles. Consider purchasing shoes with laces or Velcro instead of slip-on's.
"It's important to take personal responsibility for your safety and well-being," says Govoni. "This is why it's very important to become educated on the best ways to stay safe whether you have an existing health condition or not."
About Blair House Senior Living
Blair House Senior Living, (www.blairhouseseniorliving.com), named for the historic registry home on the property, is a 120-bed senior living and Alzheimer's care residential community in historic downtown Macon, Ga. Blair House features studio apartments available in three different floor plans and offers 24-hour staffing and amenities such as an activities room and salon.
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