Brochure Caregiver E Centers For Disease Control
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Family Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from FallingLearn MoreFor information about fall risks and prevention:cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.htmlFind STEADI brochures for older adults at cdc.gov/steadi/patient.html • Stay Independent • What YOU Can Do to Prevent Falls • Check for Safety: A Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults • Postural Hypotension: What It Is and How to Manage ItFor help creating a list of your loved one’s medications,visit AARP.org and print a “Personal Medication Record.”For information on local fall prevention programs, visit theNational Council on Aging at NCOA.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries 2018 Every second Many of these falls cause injuries,Take Action of every day, an older adult falls
loss of independence, and in some cases, death. Falls can be prevented
As a family caregiver, you can help
Speak Up Have Eyes and Feet CheckedTalk openly with your loved one and Being able to see and walk comfortably cantheir healthcare provider about fall risks prevent falls
and prevention. • Have their eyes checked by an eye doctor• Tell a healthcare provider right away if your at least once a year
loved one has fallen, or if they are worried • Replace eyeglasses as needed
about falling, or seem unsteady
• Have their healthcare provider check their• Keep an updated list of your loved one’s feet once a year
medications. Show a healthcare provider or • Discuss proper footwear, and ask whether pharmacist all of their medications, including seeing a foot specialist is advised
over-the-counter medications, and supplements
Discuss any side effects, like feeling dizzy or sleepy
• Ask their healthcare provider about taking Make the Home Safe vitamin D supplements to improve bone, muscle, and nerve health
Most falls happen at home
• Keep floors clutter-free
Keep Moving • Remove small throw rugs, or use double-sided tape to keep the rugs from slipping
Activities that improve balance and • Add grab bars in the bathroom—next to andstrengthen legs (like Tai Chi) can inside the tub, and next to the toilet
prevent falls. • Have handrails and lights installed on• Exercise and movement can also help your all staircases
loved one feel better and more confident. • Make sure the home has lots of light
• Check with their healthcare provider about the best type of exercise program for them
• Keep floors clutter-free. • Remove small throw rugs, or use double-sided tape to keep the rugs from slipping. • Add grab bars in the bathroom—next to and inside the tub, and next to the toilet. • Have handrails and lights installed on all staircases. • Make sure the home has lots of light.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the centers for disease control and prevention do?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborates to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.
Who are caregivers?
Who are caregivers? Caregivers provide care to people who need some degree of ongoing assistance with everyday tasks on a regular or daily basis. The recipients of care can live either in residential or institutional settings, range from children to older adults, and have chronic illnesses or disabling conditions.
What is a public health priority for caregivers?
A Public Health Priority. The health of caregivers is at risk. Informal or unpaid caregivers (family members or friends) are the backbone of long-term care provided in people’s homes. While some aspects of caregiving may be rewarding, caregivers can also be at increased risk for negative health consequences.
How do we increase the number of caregivers in america?
Establishment of extended social networks or friendship groups associated with caregiving As the number of older Americans increases, so will the number of caregivers needed to provide care. The number of people 65 years old and older is expected to double between 2000 and 2030.