Fall Detection

According to the CDC, each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for a fall injury, and one out of every five falls causes an injury, such as broken bones or a head injury. Sadly, for many of them, returning home is no longer an option, as they end up relocating to assisted living communities or nursing homes due to the injuries sustained in the fall,…

One of the biggest causes of injury for our seniors is slipping and falling. A great way to help prevent falls is proper footwear.

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