TIP OF THE MONTH:

Fall Prevention Tips and Advice

Safeguard recently launched Safeguard MedAlert to provide seniors and those with disabilities a lifeline should they require one. This service allows users to live within the comfort of their own home longer—while also providing their family the relief of knowing that they can summon help easily should they require it.

This service is especially important because unfortunately, the dangers that we face as we age are quite abundant. They range from heart attacks and strokes to simply falling. Quite alarming is the fact that falls are the leading cause of injury death for Americans 65 and older. 1 in every 3 senior citizens will experience a fall annually and they are the primary cause of hospital admissions for senior citizens.

To help prevent you, your parents, grandparents, etc. from experience a dangerous fall, Safeguard will first examine what contributes to this serious problem. We will also provide you real-life solutions, such as home modifications, to combat this serious issue.

Please review this critically important issue, even if it’s not a problem that you currently face, and share it with anyone that you may believe could benefit from it.

Tips provided by SCAN Health Plan Arizona, a non-profit Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Health Plan committed to Senior Health & Independence.